2015: The year in volcanoes

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Johnny Simon
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The year in volcanoes

Several massive volcanoes erupted around the world in 2015. Indonesia’s Mount Sinabung, one of more than 100 active volcanoes in the country, emitted enormous plumes of smoke and ash throughout the year, leading to the evacuation of more than 10,000. And just earlier this month, Nicaragua’s Momotombo volcano reactivated after it was dormant for more than 100 years.Here are the the other volcanoes that lit up the sky this year.

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