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Avalanche in Austrian alps kills six
VIENNA (AFP) - Six Czech hikers were killed when they were caught in an avalanche near the ski resort of Soelden in the Austrian Alps, police and rescue services said Sunday.
Nations:Czech Republic Source:(AFP)
2009-05-03
Alaska volcano Mount Redoubt erupts 5 times
WILLOW, Alaska - Alaska's Mount Redoubt volcano erupted five times overnight, sending an ash plume more than 9 miles into the air in the volcano's first emissions in nearly 20 years.
Nations:U.S. Source:(AP)
2009-03-23
Man survives Niagara Falls plunge, resists rescue
NIAGARA FALLS, Ontario - A man jumped into Niagara Falls on Wednesday and survived the 180-foot plunge, then resisted rescue attempts before he eventually was pulled from the icy water to safety, police said.
Nations:U.S. Source:(AP)
2009-03-11
Grand Canyon, Loch Ness compete as nature wonders
GENEVA - The Grand Canyon, Mount Everest and Loch Ness will vie with more than 200 other spectacular places in the next phase of the global competition for the New 7 Wonders of Nature, organizers said Wednesday.
Nations:Italy Nigeria India Brazil Mexico Switzerland Source:(AP)
2009-01-06
Lebanon caves vie to be an official wonder of nature
BEIRUT (AFP) - Lebanese are lobbying for a majestic cave complex to be named one of the new Seven Wonders of the World in an online competition that has drawn natural attractions from across the globe.
Nations:Lebanon Israel Source:(AFP)
2008-12-21
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