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Photos: Search for victims after volcano explodes in Japan

October 2, 2014 11:36AM ET

After a deadly volcanic eruption, rescuers scour a mountain of ash

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Environment
Volcanoes
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Rescuers walk a ridgeline during their search operation near the peak of Mount Ontake, Japan, October 1, 2014, where an eruption on Saturday buried dozens of victims who had hiked up to the revered peak in order to enjoy the fall foliage. Kimi Takeuchi / AP
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Firefighters carry a hiker during rescue operations near the peak of Mount Ontake, in a photo taken over the weekend, but released October 1, 2014. It is still not known how many victims lay under the ash; as of October 2, 2014, 47 bodies had been recovered. Tokyo Fire Department / Reuters
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Members of Japan's Ground Self-Defense Force search in the ash for victims. EPA
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An aerial photo of the recovery operation shows firefighters and members of Japan’s Ground Self-Defense Force. Kyodo / Reuters
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A Self-Defense Force soldier shows volcanic ash stuck to the soles of his boot after working to find victims. Japan Defense Ministry / Reuters
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The explosion came without warning on a day when many hikers had come to enjoy the view from the numerous mountain lodges built into the side of the peak. Kyodo / Reuters
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Firefighters flecked with ash come down from the mountain after a day of rescue operations, October 2, 2014. Jiji Press / AFP / Getty Images