MOUNT MERAPI, Indonesia - After a week of turmoil, and a tsunami that killed hundreds and left many displaced, the trouble continued into the weekend. On Saturday, the volcano erupted and the eruptions have been going on all week long. People have been asked to stay at their evacuation sites. Scientists have been predicting an explosion all week, and are still issuing warnings for other volcanoes in the area.
The eruption at Mount Merapi had large pyroclastic flows that lasted for approximately 22 minutes. The problem with the current situation right now is that people are still recovering from the weeks events and aid workers are overwhelmed with the number of refugees. Soldiers have been placed around the premises to try and keep people from going back to check on livestock and crops. However, as I mentioned earlier, the warnings are still being put out. Afterall Indonesia is located along the Pacific Ring of Fire, making the area a vulnerable place for disasters. Hopefully coninuted education will help Indonesia in the future.
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