According to Russia today (RT), the Argonne volcano in Bali, Indonesia, erupted on the 24th, sending ash 2.5 kilometers into the air. So what is the cause of the Bali volcano eruption?
Reported that the Argonne volcano eruption caused ash to cover dozens of villages nearby, but no casualties were reported. People were advised to stay away from the crater because of concerns about toxic material from the volcano.
The report also said that due to the volcanic eruption, flights to and from Bali were affected, and some passengers were stranded.
The report also mentioned that in 1963, the Argonne volcano eruption killed more than 1000 people and destroyed several villages in Bali.
The volcano remained dormant for decades. In 2017, the volcano erupted suddenly and entered a new active period.
Bali Argonne volcano erupted again, crater 3 km full of magma
Overseas network, May 25 (Xinhua) on the evening of 24, Indonesia Bali Argonne volcano erupted again, ash spread to the surrounding areas, Bali International Airport has canceled at least five flights.
According to the associated press on the 25th, the eruption of Argonne volcano lasted for 4 minutes and 30 seconds, and the place within 3 kilometers from the crater was full of magma. This is the third eruption of Argonne volcano since May. At present, Bali authorities have blocked the area around the crater.
Bali volcano erupted again, and the ash spread everywhere. Five flights were affected, and the ash also spread to the surrounding areas. Affected by the volcanic ash, Bali International Airport canceled at least five flights. Four more flights to Bali have been transferred.
Foreign media said that after the eruption, thick ash and smoke filled the night sky, and at least nine villages were affected by the volcanic ash. Local officials said that the nearby villages are still in a safe area, so there is no volcanic warning issued. However, the disaster prevention unit takes a radius of 4 km, and suggests that tourists and mountaineers stay at least 4 km away from the top of the mountain.
It is reported that after the eruption in 1963, Argonne volcano became active again in 2017 after half a century of sleep.