Indonesia’s Dukono volcano erupts, spewing ash of 1.7 km high
Indonesia’s Dukono volcano erupts, spewing ash of 1.7 km high
Indonesia evacuates 6,500 people due to volcanic eruption
About 6,500 people on the island of Flores, Indonesia, have had to evacuate after Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki volcano spewed thick clouds of brownish ash for the past few days, local media reported, citing authorities as saying on January 15.
Indonesia volcano erupts, forcing evacuation of hundreds
Indonesian National Search and Rescue Agency (Basarmas) evacuated 164 climbers from the erupting Mount Marapi volcano area in Padang city, the capital of West Sumatra province, on January 8.
Philippines: Taal volcano’s eruption may last weeks
Taal volcano, 90 kilometres to the south of the Philippines capital Manila, could spew lava and ash for weeks, local authorities have warned, affecting thousands of peoplewho have already fled their homes.
Ash and cinder should be source of materials
Coal-fired thermal power plants in Vietnam release about 16.4 million tonnes of ash and cinder each year and are forecasted to discharge about 20.5 million tonnes by 2020, a report of the National Assembly (NA)’s Committee on Science, Technology and Environment has revealed.
Philippines closes more schools near Mayon volcano
The Philippines on January 16 had to close more schools as Mayon volcano continued to spew lava, ash and dust into neighbouring towns.
Thermal power plants urged for waste treatment
Deputy Prime Minister Hoang Trung Hai directed the implementation of solutions to treat waste at thermal power plants for energy conservation and environmental protection.