Thousands flee over Bali volcano eruption fears
volcano on the Indonesian resort island of Bali
Abu Dhabi - Emirates Voice
Thousands living in the shadow of a rumbling volcano on Indonesia's resort island of Bali fled Wednesday as fears grow that it could erupt for the first time in more than 50 years.
Mount Agung belched smoke as high as 700 metres (2,300 feet) above its summit late Tuesday afternoon, sparking an exodus from the settlements near the mountain.
Nearly 1,600 people died when Mt. Agung last erupted in 1963.
It stirred to life again in September, prompting about 140,000 people to leave the area. Many returned home after the volcano's activity waned, but thousands are now fleeing again.
Some 30,000 people remain displaced, officials said.
"There are 13 of us and we're afraid. Our neighbours have also fled," said Nyoman Sadi, a local resident who said she was leaving with her family.
Disaster officials have warned that fresh activity at Mt. Agung could see it blow its top.
But the head of Indonesia's volcanology centre urged people to remain calm and said the mountain's alert level has not yet been raised.
Source: Khaleej Times
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