Remote Alaska volcano erupts, spewing rock and ash

July 13th, 2008 By RACHEL D'ORO , Associated Press Writer

(AP) -- A volcano erupted Saturday with little warning on a remote island in Alaska, sending residents of a nearby ranch fleeing from falling ash and volcanic rock.


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