Volcanologists said that Mount Kelud, on Java, was on the verge of a significant eruption, with magma forming under its crater lake and smoke clouds shooting 1,000 metres into the sky. Cement dams up to 20 metres high and 6 metres thick have been under construction for several months to channel the lava flows away from villages. If the volcano erupts during construction, workers will rush to a nearby raised road for safety. The authorities have tried to evacuate tens of thousands of villagers from the danger zone since the mountain was put on high alert more than two weeks ago, but many have refused to stay in government shelters and are continuing to work their paddy (rice) fields or watch over their homes. Read the rest here
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