Chilean troops force volcano evacuations

May 8th, 2008 in Space & Earth / Environment
Chilean troops force volcano evacuations (AP)

A cloud of smoke and ashes produced by intensified eruption of the Chaiten volcano are seen over Chaiten, Chile, Wednesday, May 7, 2008. The Chaiten volcano poured out gas and ash for a sixth day on Wednesday as Chilean President Michelle Bachelet promised support for thousands of people forced to flee their homes. (AP Photo/La Tercera, Jorge Cadenas)

(AP) -- Police and soldiers cleared the last remaining people from the shadow of a Chilean volcano on Thursday after a strong, overnight explosion spewed glowing-hot rocks from its crater.

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