No need to avoid Bali after volcano eruption Posted on 26 April 2019 Tags:Bali, Indonesia, Mount Agung, volcano Bali’s highest peak, Mount Agung, erupted over the weekend, but the UK and USA have said it is still safe to travel to the area – just don’t get too close. Travellers shouldn’t come within 4km of the rumbling mountain, the British Foreign and Commonwealth Office have advised. https://www.instagram.com/p/BwhSEfuFMb3/ They say it is an “exclusion zone” which has been demarcated by local authorities. If you happen to be in the zone, they suggest you leave as soon as possible. If you are outside of the area, be aware that mud, debris and ash-fall may still reach you. They caution that eruptions can happen with little or no warning and can trigger evacuations. Clouds of ash can ground planes. https://www.instagram.com/p/BwpLOt-pjwI/ The USA has issued a travel advisory for Indonesia, of which Bali is just one of thousands of islands which make up this country. It recommends that travellers remain cautious because of natural disasters which could disrupt transportation, infrastructure, sanitation and health services. The volcano sits on the “Ring of Fire”, a 40,000km-long belt of volcanoes around the Pacific Ocean. This belt is home to 75% of the world’s volcanoes. In June last year, the volcano erupted and emitted gas and ash, which forced the closure of surrounding airports. The volcano’s height is almost three times that of Table Mountain. Feature Image: Florian Giorgio Related Posts Cape Town’s sustainability: Leading the way in environmental initiatives 1 June 2023 As National Environmental Month commences in South Africa, Cape Town stands proudly at the forefront... read more Kapama to host Safari Guide of the Year Awards 2023 1 June 2023 Kapama Private Game Reserve near Hoedspruit will host this year’s Safari Guide of the Year... read more Blood Lions relaunches for public viewing on YouTube 1 June 2023 Award-winning documentary feature film Blood Lions has been relaunched on YouTube for public viewing, creating... read more PREV ARTICLE NEXT ARTICLE
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