Indonesian volcano erupts
- 12 years ago
Indonesia's Mount Gamalama spews dark grey smoke into the sky.
Nearby, volcanologists keep close tabs on the eruption.
They say the volcanic ash is still rising high between 300 and 500 meters from the peak, prompting them to issue the second highest alert.
The volcanic activity has forced over 1,200 people to evacuate the area and stay in makeshift camps.
Some here claim there are not enough supplies, but Indonesian officials say they are doing everything they can.
(SOUNDBITE) (Bahasa Indonesia) NORTH MALUKU GOVERNOR THAIB ARMAIYN
"All is going well, all teams have been working well for 24 hours, medical and doctor teams are standing by, food and logistics are enough and it is being handled well,"
Indonesia is part of the Pacific Ring of Fire, home to many active volcanoes.
Jessica Gray, Reuters
Nearby, volcanologists keep close tabs on the eruption.
They say the volcanic ash is still rising high between 300 and 500 meters from the peak, prompting them to issue the second highest alert.
The volcanic activity has forced over 1,200 people to evacuate the area and stay in makeshift camps.
Some here claim there are not enough supplies, but Indonesian officials say they are doing everything they can.
(SOUNDBITE) (Bahasa Indonesia) NORTH MALUKU GOVERNOR THAIB ARMAIYN
"All is going well, all teams have been working well for 24 hours, medical and doctor teams are standing by, food and logistics are enough and it is being handled well,"
Indonesia is part of the Pacific Ring of Fire, home to many active volcanoes.
Jessica Gray, Reuters