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Volcano erupts after more than 400 years

A volcano in western Indonesia that had been dormant for more than four centuries erupted for the second day in a row Aug. 30, spewing out towering clouds of ash and forcing the evacuation of more than 21,000 people.

Mount Sinabung last erupted in 1600, so observers don't know its eruption pattern and are monitoring it closely for more activity. They raised the volcano's alert to the highest level after its first blast Aug. 29, which followed days of rumbling.

The government has distributed 7,000 masks to refugees and set up public kitchens so people can cook food, said Priyadi Kardono, spokesman for the National Disaster Management Agency. (AP)

Shukan ST: September 10, 2010

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World News Volcano erupts after more than 400 years A volcano in western Indonesia that had been dormant for more than four centuries erupted for the second day in a row Aug. 30, spewing out towering clouds of ash and forcing the evacuation of more than 21,000 people. Mount Sinabung last erupted in 1600, so observers don't know its eruption pattern and are monitoring it closely for more activity. They raised the volcano's alert to the highest level after its first blast Aug. 29, which followed days of rumbling. The government has distributed 7,000 masks to refugees and set up public kitchens so people can cook food, said Priyadi Kardono, spokesman for the National Disaster Management Agency. (AP) Shukan ST: September 10, 2010 (C) All rights reserved