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Last Updated: Wednesday March 25 2009 15:11 GMT

Volcano erupts in Alaska

Mount Redoubt erupting

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A volcano in the American state of Alaska has erupted six times in 24 hours, shooting ash and steam 15km into the air.

It's the first time in 20 years that Mount Redoubt has come to life.

Ash has fallen on nearby towns, but no-one is thought to be in danger.

It has caused some flights that travel near the volcano to be cancelled.

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