Tag: Volcano
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Indonesia’s most active volcano erupts, flight alert issued
The eruption of Merapi in the main island of Java was detected 2 km from the crater, according to the report.
March 3, 2020 -
New Zealand to observe 1-min silence for volcano victims: PM Jacinda Ardern
"Together we can express our sorrow for those who have died and been hurt and our support for their grieving families and friends", Ardern added.
December 14, 2019 -
New Zealand to import skin to treat volcanic eruption survivors
The volcano erupted on Monday afternoon when 47 tourists were visiting the privately-owned island located 48 km east of North Island.
December 12, 2019 -
New Zealand police launch criminal probe into volcano deaths
The announcement comes as attempts to recover the eight people on the island who are missing, presumed dead and likely to be covered in ash.
December 10, 2019 -
New Zealand volcano: Five dead, many missing after eruption on White Island
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern confirmed some of those caught up in the disaster were foreigners. "We know that there were a number of tourists on or around the island at the time, both New Zealanders and visitors from overseas."
December 9, 2019 -
In the land of ice and fire
With its otherworldly landscapes and day-long sunlight, Iceland is a mustvisit for every traveler.
December 7, 2019 -
Thousands flee erupting Papua New Guinea volcano
Mount Ulawun -- one of the world's most hazardous spots of volcanic activity -- began spewing lava and smoke high into the air late on Wednesday.
June 27, 2019 -
Flights cancelled as volcano erupts in Indonesia
Mt Agung became active in September 2017 and its eruptions have forced operations at Denpasar airport to be halted many times.
May 25, 2019 -
Japan | Mt Shinmoe volcano erupts again
Mt. Shinmoe, which straddles both Kagoshima and Miyazaki prefectures, has seen a series of eruptions since October 2017 when it became particularly active.
June 22, 2018 -
Volcano erupts in Japan, triggers avalanche
A volcano northwest of here erupted on Tuesday, the Japanese Met office said, triggering a nearby avalanche. Some 15 persons were injured in the eruption, while four were caught in the avalanche. Mount Kusatsu-Shirane in Gunma erupted triggering the avalanche in the neighbouring Kusatsu International Ski Resort in Kusatsu-machi, a firefighter involved in rescue operation …
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January 23, 2018 -
Hundreds evacuated as Papua New Guinea volcano erupts
Some 600 residents on a tiny island off Papua New Guinea have been evacuated after a volcano previously believed to be dormant erupted and spewed a “continuous plume” of ash, officials and reports said today. The volcano on the northern island of Kadovar, more than 500 metres (1,640-feet) high, erupted on Friday, the Darwin Volcanic …
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January 7, 2018 -
Bali volcano spews thick smoke and ashes
Mount Agung in Indonesia’s Bali island spewed thick smoke and ashes high into the air on Sunday, authorities said. The eruption took place at 10.05 a.m., emitting thick grey smoke, the National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) said. “The eruption lasted for 10 minutes. White smoke was seen came out from the volcano summit after the blast,” Xinhua …
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December 24, 2017 -
Indonesia issues highest flight warning as Mt. Agung erupts
Authorities in the Indonesian island of Bali on Sunday raised the flight warning level to the highest — from orange to red — as the Mt Agung volcano continued to spew columns of ash up to 4,000 meters high, official sources said. Around twenty flights to and from Bali, the main tourist destination in Indonesia …
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November 27, 2017 -
Volcano Mt.Shinmoe erupts in Japan, no injuries
A volcano in Japan erupted early on Wednesday, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. No one was injured. Mt. Shinmoe, one of the 50 active volcanos constantly under watch of the agency, erupted around 5.34 a.m. (local time) and the plume rose some 300 meters above the crater, said the agency, Xinhua reported. It was the …
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October 11, 2017 -
122,000 evacuated near Bali volcano
Some 122,000 people have been evacuated in view of a possible eruption of Mount Agung, a large volcano on the Indonesian island of Bali, authorities announced on Thursday. The authorities have set up a 12-km radius exclusion zone around the volcano, reports Efe news. According to latest figures, however, 62,000 people were still within the …
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September 28, 2017 -
75,000 evacuated near Bali volcano
Some 75,000 people were evacuated due to increasing frequency of tremors around Mount Agung, a large volcano on the Indonesian island of Bali, authorities announced on Tuesday. “Mount Agung is entering a critical phase. Although alert level 4 (the maximum) has been declared since September 22, there is no guarantee that the volcano will erupt,” …
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September 26, 2017 -
The roar of the mountain in Mt Agung
The beautiful mountain – Mt Agung in East Bali is no more calm and quiet… It’s the roar of the mountain. Many stood still. Many have fled, as hundreds of small tremors are being felt and at least five small eruptions in Mt Agung have been detected. Travellers have been issued a new travel warning …
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September 23, 2017