http://www.newsweek.com/entire-pacific-island-be-evacuated-volcano-erupts-and-ash-fills-sky-1044955 > Residents of the tiny Pacific island of Ambae in Vanuatu are evacuating en masse as the government extends a state of emergency, a member of parliament has confirmed on Twitter. > Ambae’s violent Manaro Voui volcano has plagued residents for decades, but recent activity drove many to neighboring islands. An eruption in recent days filled the skies and covered the island with dangerous volcanic ash, according to Radio New Zealand. CNN reported ash coverage was so thick it appeared to "black out" the sun.