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There were a number of large quakes underneath the volcano prior to this large eruption. Record number of eruptions for this year as well as last. For every one, there are many, many more marine volcanoes erupting.

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August 19 - Officials: Level 1 nuclear incident today at Fukushima plant — “Extremely high radiation levels” found leaking near Unit 4

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Fukushima Governor: This is a national emergency — Massive radioactive leak causes top officials to hold emergency meeting — Tepco: Leakage believed to be continuing Tuesday

Study shows Fukushima nuclear pollution becoming more concentrated as it approaches U.S. West Coast — Plume crosses ocean in a nearly straight line toward America — Appears to stay together with little dispersion (MODEL)

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West Coast of North America to Be Hit Hard by Fukushima Radiation