Japan volcano death toll hits 47 as new bodies found
Tokyo (AFP) Oct 01, 2014 - The death toll from a sudden volcanic eruption in Japan hit 47 on Wednesday as rescuers discovered 11 new bodies in so-far unexplored areas of the ash-covered peak. The figure makes the eruption of Mount Ontake, which was packed with hikers when it burst angrily to life on Saturday lunchtime, the worst volcanic disaster in Japan for almost 90 years. Up until Sunday 36 bodies had been fou ... more
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