The 2019 volcanic explosion on Whakaari/White Island, which killed 22 people touring the crater and severely injured 25, is one of New Zealand's worst disasters.

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Last month, the Steam version of Dwarf Fortress received the long-awaited addition of its absentee roguelike Adventure Mode after a lengthy beta period. The fan-favorite feature from the game's ...

Of course, a trip to see the Norwegian fjords tops many a bucket list and the second you land there it's not hard to see why; there are few places on earth more visually spectacular. While plenty ...