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Major volcanic eruption forces evacuation of people near Bali's Mount Agung

Major volcanic eruption forces evacuation of people near Bali's Mount Agung
Balinese Hindus pray near Mount Agung

About 100,000 people near Bali's Mount Agung have been ordered to evacuate as officials fear a major eruption.

Indonesian authorities have raised the state of alert to its highest level, and expanded the exclusion zone around the rumbling volcano.

The island's airport has now closed, leaving thousands stranded in the tourist hotspot.

Ash from Mount Agung covered plants in Jungutan Village, Bali

Authorities say dark gas and ash have been billowing up to 3,400m above the mountain's summit.

Officials have warned residents to stay away from rock and debris flows, which have been spotted flowing down from the mountain.

Source: BBC

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