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10-Kilometer-High Ash Plume: Bali Airport Closed After Volcanic Eruption

Mount Agung Erupts, Spewing Ash and Causing Flight Cancellations

Chaos at Ngurah Rai International Airport as Flights are Suspended

Mount Agung, a volcano located on the Indonesian island of Bali, erupted on Monday, spewing a massive ash plume that reached a height of 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) into the atmosphere.

The eruption caused significant disruption to air travel in the region, with Ngurah Rai International Airport, the main airport in Bali, forced to close. Hundreds of flights were canceled, leaving thousands of tourists stranded on the island.

The ash cloud from the eruption drifted eastward across Bali and neighboring Java, causing visibility issues for aircraft. The Indonesian National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB) issued a red alert for the area around Mount Agung, urging residents to evacuate to safer ground.

Volcanic Activity Continues, Threatening Further Eruptions

According to the Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation Center (PVMBG), volcanic activity at Mount Agung remains high. The volcano continues to spew ash and smoke, and further eruptions are possible.

The PVMBG has warned that the eruption could continue for weeks or even months, and has advised residents to stay away from the immediate vicinity of the volcano. A large-scale evacuation has been ordered for the area within a 10-kilometer radius of the crater.

Tourists Advised to Monitor the Situation and Replan Travel

Tourists who are planning to visit Bali are advised to monitor the situation closely and adjust their travel plans if necessary. The Indonesian government has advised travelers to postpone non-essential trips to the island until the volcanic activity subsides.

Those who are already on the island are asked to follow the instructions of local authorities and stay away from areas that are at risk from volcanic eruptions. The Indonesian Red Cross and other humanitarian organizations are providing assistance to those who have been affected by the eruption.