Jakarta – More than 6 000 residents living near the Mount Sinabung volcano on Indonesia’s Sumatra island were told to evacuate on Wednesday following a sharp increase in volcanic activity. Mount Sinabung has erupted intermittently since late 2013. Sixteen people were killed and tens of thousands were temporarily displaced during an intense period of eruptions early … [Read more...] about Indonesia orders evacuation as volcano rumbles
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Iceland’s Volcanic Ash Could Reach Scotland Today
Beijing - Ash from an erupting Icelandic volcano could reach northern Scotland by Tuesday and parts of Britain, France and even Spain by the end of the work week, if the eruption continues at the same intensity. The warning is based on the latest five-day weather forecasts. Iceland's airports were closed on Sunday. With winds currently blowing the ash northwards, … [Read more...] about Iceland’s Volcanic Ash Could Reach Scotland Today
