Last Sunday, Mount Lokon, near Manado, erupted and threw ash into the atmosphere. The volcano became active the previous Friday but was declared idle until Sunday when the eruptions occurred Besides the initial eruption, there were countless more that followed. There was so much ash in the air from previous eruptions that following eruptions could not be monitored because the ash obstructed the view of the volcano. Those living near the volcano were warned of the volcanic ash in the air and were advised to limit outdoor activity. Mount Lokon is located on the Ring of Fire which surrounds the Pacific plate. Residents in the area are aware of such hazards in their area. For example, in July 2011, the surrounding area of 4,000 people was promptly evacuated.
http://www.cnn.com/2012/10/07/world/asia/indonesia-volcano/index.html?hpt=wo_bn4
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