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1951 eruption of Lamington

Natural disaster

1951 eruption of Lamington

Eruption in New Guinea · about 2,942 deaths

21 January 1951
Oceania

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1951 eruption of Lamington

Date: 21 January 1951
Kind: Natural disaster
Region: Oceania

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NOAA Natural Hazards · volcano:2188

Oceania, 21 January 1951

Eruption in New Guinea · about 2,942 deaths

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