Sunday, September 24, 2017

In Bali, Tens of Thousands of People Flee Ahead of Possible Volcano Eruption—UPDATED

Update below.
Original post:
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From Zee News, India:

Thousands evacuated as volcano on holiday island Bali grows more active
"The latest analysis indicates that Mount Agung`s seismic energy is increasing and has the potential to erupt," the National Vulcanology Center said in a statement.

Klungkung: Nearly 35,000 people have been evacuated from near a volcano on the Indonesian holiday island of Bali that officials say is becoming more active and could erupt soon.

Authorities imposed a 12-km exclusion zone around the crater of Mount Agung, as increasing volcanic activity on Sunday sent strong tremors through areas in the eastern part of one of the world`s most popular tourist destinations.

Officials urged the public to remain calm amid false reports and videos circulating online of an eruption.
"The latest analysis indicates that Mount Agung`s seismic energy is increasing and has the potential to erupt," the National Vulcanology Center said in a statement.

"However, no one can predict exactly when there will be an eruption," it added.

Flights at Bali`s international airport were operating normally on Sunday as were tourist spots across the rest of the island....MORE

Update: the ABC (Australia) is saying an eruption is "imminent":
Bali volcano: Evacuations continue as tremors suggest Mount Agung eruption imminent

The Indonesian volcanoes are some of the nastiest in the world, You've heard of Krakatau, here one from a couple years ago:
Note: NOT Mount Agung
I think this was Sinabung, last seen in "Risk: 'Are we ready for the next volcanic catastrophe?'".

This one for sure was Sinabung:

Indonesia's Mount Sinabung Volcano Is Set To Erupt