|
The Associated Press
Friday, March 11, 2011; 6:53 AM JAKARTA, Indonesia -- One of Indonesia's most active volcanos has
erupted, sending lava and searing gas clouds tumbling down its slopes.
Volcanology official Agus Budianto said Friday that authorities were
still trying to evacuate residents living along the slopes of Mount
Karangetang. There were no immediate reports of injuries or serious damage. The 5,853-foot (1,784-meter) mountain is located on Siau, part of the
Sulawesi island chain. It last erupted in August, killing four people. Indonesia, the world's largest archipelago, is located on the so-called
Pacific "Ring of Fire," an arc of volcanos and fault lines encircling
the Pacific Basin. The eruption happened hours after a massive earthquake in Japan that
triggered a Pacific-wide tsunami.
Add this page to your favorite Social Bookmarking websites  |
