250,000 People Fleeing ‘Imminent’ Bali Volcano Explosion

Bali Volcano Threatens to Blow

Up to million people are urged to evacuate Mt Agung precinct on the island of Bali, eastern Indonesia, as the restive volcano threatens to explode imminently.

Authorities raised the warning to the maximum level “four” on Friday night, indicating  a dangerous eruption was imminent within hours.

Up to 2,000 tremors have been shaking the massive volcano since Wednesday, increasing the probability of an explosive eruption.

SRBI seismic station, tectonic eq by vulcanic activities of Mt. Agung, Bali. Hybrid? @IRIS_EPO pic.twitter.com/PQXBudvFsJ

— Wendy Sukmajaya 🤪 (@wendysukmajaya) September 22, 2017

The volcano last erupted (VEI 5) in 1963-1964, sending about 1.8 cubic meter of volcanic material 10km into the air, and killing at least 1,100 people. Mt Agung [aka, Gunung Agung] is one of Indonesia’s 132 active volcanoes.

FIRE-EARTH Ref: PDN3, RJV3

Thousands Evacuated in Bali amid Continued Unrest at Mt Agung

Mt Agung threatens to explode

The volcano is ejecting white smoke and ash to a height of more than 3km above the crater, which could affect air travel.

“Volcanic activity remains high and there are indications of magma rising to the surface and causing tremors,” the National Disaster Management Agency has said, warning nearby residents and tourists against entering the exclusion zone.

Mt Agung is one of Indonesia’s 132 active volcanoes. A major eruption in 1963 killed about 1,100 people.

FIRE-EARTH V – E Alert: RJV3

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• FIRE-EARTH V-E Alert: PDN3

 

FIRE-EARTH V-E Alert: PDN3

All Groups

[Issued by FIRE-EARTH Science Team.]

• Details are available from FIRE-EARTH PULSARS.