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“It's very nice to feel. You're nothing. You're just nothing when you're near a volcano.”

Quote by Katia and Maurice Krafft

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Katia and Maurice Krafft

Katia and Maurice Krafft were renowned volcanologists who dedicated their lives to the study and exploration of volcanoes. Born on April 17, 1942, they tragically lost their lives on June 3, 1991, during a volcanic eruption. Their research had a profound impact on the field of volcanology. more

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