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Analysis: Bali volcano

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In Indonesia, a volcano is creating a bit of a crisis. Although it posed a possible threat earlier this year, people are unsure whether this billowing of smoke will fade as just a false alarm, or will escalate to an eruption. This possible tragedy poses a large question to inhabitants of the surrounding area: should we leave our livelihoods because… Read more »

Bali volcano keeps airport closed for a second day

France 24 A volcano gushing towering columns of ash closed the airport on the Indonesian tourist island of Bali for a second day Tuesday, disrupting travel for tens of thousands, as authorities renewed their warnings for villagers to evacuate. Mount Agung has been hurling clouds of white and dark gray ash about 3,000 meters (9,800 feet) above its cone since the… Read more »