Is Mount Agung About to Erupt Tonight?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around the potential eruption of Mount Agung in Bali, with participants expressing concern about the timing and implications of a possible eruption. The scope includes emergency responses, evacuation efforts, and the impact on tourism and the local economy.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some experts suggest that a significant eruption could occur imminently, potentially as soon as tonight.
  • Reports indicate that nearly 30,000 residents have evacuated the area, with warnings that up to 100,000 may need to leave.
  • Participants note that the volcano has shown signs of quieting down, which has allowed airlines to resume flights for stranded tourists.
  • Concerns are raised about the economic impact of the eruption and evacuation, with some participants emphasizing that the disruption to tourism could be more damaging than the eruption itself.
  • One participant humorously remarks on the absence of lightning in the volcanic plume, suggesting that there may be time for residents to evacuate.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express a mix of concern and hope regarding the situation, with some agreeing on the urgency of evacuation while others focus on the economic implications. There is no clear consensus on the timing or severity of the eruption.

Contextual Notes

Participants reference varying expert opinions and the evolving situation, indicating uncertainty about the volcano's activity and the effectiveness of evacuation efforts.

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This discussion may be of interest to those following volcanic activity, emergency management, tourism impacts, and local economic conditions in Bali.

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Some experts are saying the big eruption could happen tonight! :nb):frown:
http://www.cnn.com/2017/11/27/asia/bali-volcano-agung-eruption/index.html

Bali residents living next to a smoldering volcano are being urged to evacuate as soon as possible, amid warnings from emergency agencies of another larger eruption.

Almost 30,000 people have already left the area around Mount Agung since it began erupting on Saturday, spewing clouds of ash reaching as high as 9,100 meters (at least 5.6 miles).
Indonesia's National Board for Disaster Management (BNPB) said on social media up to 100,000 locals living in the danger zone needed to evacuate urgently but rescuers were facing resistance.

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Oh there's no lightning in the plume they have time... just kidding get out alive!
 
Greg Bernhardt said:
Some experts are saying the big eruption could happen tonight! :nb):frown:
At the moment ( afternoon of the 29th/11 it seems to have quietened down a bit and the airlines etc are taking advantage of that and getting flights going again to clear the huge backlog of stranded touristsDave
 
davenn said:
At the moment ( afternoon of the 29th/11 it seems to have quietened down a bit and the airlines etc are taking advantage of that and getting flights going again to clear the huge backlog of stranded tourists

Good to hear! Hopefully this doesn't drag on too long. The disruption to the economy could be worse than any physical damage.
 
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Greg Bernhardt said:
Good to hear! Hopefully this doesn't drag on too long. The disruption to the economy could be worse than any physical damage.

for sure, 10's of 1000's of Aussies visit Bali every year, since it is so close ...
personally I have no urge to go there, tho the volcano observing would get me interested :biggrin:

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