Indonesia Volcano Mount Sinabung Erupts The Second Time, Forces Evacuation

Indonesia volcano, Mount Sinabung, has erupted once again for the second time which has led to the evacuation of people around the volcano. Sources have stated that some 30000 people have been evacuated from the surrounding areas so far. According to the reports the eruption has taken place for the first time in 400 years. Sinabung is an 8000 foot high mountain and is located in the north of the Sumatran Islands.

There has been casualties during the volcanic incident, two people have been reported to be dead. Their deaths were caused due to respiratory failure and heart attack. Respiratory failure was caused due to the suffocation caused due to the elements from the volcano present in the atmosphere.

Problems have are being faced by the people in traffic and as well flights. Low visibility has caused flights to be detained and some other small planes were rerouted towards their destination. The National Disaster Management Agency has stated that the second eruption was stronger than the first one and has lasted for six hours.

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