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New Zealand's Mount Tongariro erupted late Monday night after lying dormant for over 100 years. The volcano spewed ash and rocks for several miles, and caused some residents to evacuate their homes. Click through for images of the damage.
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A man holds a handful of volcanic ash that fell on a property in Rangipo near the base of Mount Tongariro, New Zealand on Tuesday.
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A warning sign is displayed at a road block on the Tongariro Alpine Crossing entry road.
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Plants and rocks are covered in ash following the eruption.
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Road signs are coated in ash on State Highway 1.
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Horses enjoy some fresh hay while the rest of their paddock is blanketed in ash.
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A rugby ball is covered in ash after the eruption.
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A truck kicks up a cloud of ash on State Highway 1 following Mount Tongariro's eruption.
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Josh Martin, 14, and mother Karen Martin pose while cleaning up a friend's property after the eruption.
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A sheep is covered in ash following the eruption.
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