Volcanic activity continues in Indonesia
November 16th, 2007
Vulcanologists are warning people to stay at least three kilometres away from Indonesia’s Anak Krakatua volcano as it continues to erupt.
The 300 metre volcano, which lies off the northern coast of Java, first came to life two weeks ago.
It is now spewing smoke, ash and red-hot rocks hundreds of metres into the air.
Although impressive, this week’s display is insignificant in comparison to the enormous eruption of Krakatua in 1883 that was heard as far away as Australia.
Over 36,000 people were killed in the 19th Century eruption.
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