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Miyake-jima Island, Japan
Miyake-jima's 2000 volcanic eruption released toxic sulfur dioxide, forcing 4,000 residents to evacuate for five years and causing six deaths. Though the danger has lessened, residents and visitors are still advised to carry gas masks due to lingering gas.
Islands Around The World That Are The Most Dangerous
Miyake-jima Island, Japan
Miyake-jima's 2000 volcanic eruption released toxic sulfur dioxide, forcing 4,000 residents to evacuate for five years and causing six deaths. Though the danger has lessened, residents and visitors are still advised to carry gas masks due to lingering gas.