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Guatemala volcano erupts suddenly as hikers narrowly escape flying lava

How 3 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.

67% right-leaningFirst reported by Kikar HaShabbat · 4 days ago
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What happened

Videos shared on social media show a sudden, powerful volcanic eruption in Guatemala. Hikers standing nearby narrowly escaped flying lava and rocks, and one jacket was burned through without anyone being injured.

  • 01A Guatemala volcano erupted suddenly while hikers were standing nearby.
  • 02Flying lava and rocks forced the hikers to take cover.
  • 03One hot fragment burned a large hole in a jacket.
  • 04Drone footage captured ash and smoke blasting from the crater.
  • 05No injuries were reported in the videos.

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Full coverage · 3 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

Behadrei HaredimRight · Hebrew2 days ago
Guatemala volcano erupts suddenly as hikers narrowly escape flying lava
WallaCenter · Hebrew3 days ago
Tourists Escape Sudden Lava Blast on Guatemala’s Volcán de Fuego
Kikar HaShabbatRight · Hebrew4 days ago
Guatemala Volcano Eruption Nearly Hits Tourists Filmed Too Close to Crater

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