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Summary:About 5,000 people, nearly half the population of the British territory of Montserrat, were evacuated from their homes because of fears a volcano may soon erupt, authorities said on August 23. The Chances Peak volcano, whose last major eruption was more than 100 years ago, has been spewing dust and debris for about a month, raising concerns about a major eruption that could engulf the tiny Caribbean island.
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Location:MONTSERRAT
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