Indonesia - Mount Karangetang volcano unleashes fresh burst

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Indonesian volcano prompts evacuations

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Jakarta, Indonesia (CNN) -- Up to 1,200 people have fled an active volcano in northern Indonesia, disaster officials said Monday.
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Late last week, Indonesia's Volcanology and Geological Disaster Management Agency raised the volcano's alert status to its highest level, after noting increased activity on March 11.

Ash clouds from Mount Karangetang reached 7,500 feet (2,300 meters) over the weekend, with lava reported flowing down the mountainside.

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Indonesian Volcano Unleashes Fresh Burst

Jimmy Hitipeuw | Senin, 8 Agustus 2011 | 08:54 WIB

MANADO, KOMPAS.com ? A volcano that has been spewing lava and clouds of searing gas high into the air let out a new, powerful burst Monday, sending panicked villagers streaming down the sides of the mountain.

One person was injured, said Ludianto, head of the search and rescue team, a man who fell as he was fleeing. The victim suffered only cuts and bruises, however, and no burns as earlier reported.

Mount Karangetang on Siau ? part of the Sulawesi island chain ? started spitting clouds of gas and lava up to 1,900 feet (600 meters) on Friday, said volcanologist Surono. Early on Monday, hot ash tumbled down its slopes triggering fresh panic.

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