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I’m just toying with the new WordPress Poll option, so I thought I’d throw this out at Eruptions readers. Enjoy! Feel free to leave comments justifying your pick.nn

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I’m just toying with the new WordPress Poll option, so I thought I’d throw this out at Eruptions readers. Enjoy! Feel free to leave comments justifying your pick.

nn

Volcanologist, Denison University

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