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Villarrica volcano in southern Chile began erupting early Tuesday forcing the evacuation of some 3,000 people in nearby villages, the government said. VIDEOGRAPHIC
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Villarrica volcano in southern Chile began erupting early Tuesday forcing the evacuation of some 3,000 people in nearby villages, the government said. VIDEOGRAPHIC