Fears of volcanic eruption on Bali

Up to 50,000 people have fled their homes near the largest volcano on the holiday island of Bali, as authorities warn it could soon erupt


INDONESIA
Jakarta
SUMATRA
JAVA
Bali


Mount Agung (3,031m)

Mount Agung: Authorities impose 12km exclusion zone and issue highest level alert following hundreds of tremors and signs of magma rising to surface


Indonesia, which sits on Pacific “Ring of Fire”, has 130 active volcanoes 
1963: Over 1,000 people died in last eruption of Mount Agung


Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, U.S. and UK have issued travel advisories, warning of possible flight disruptions and evacuations


INDIAN OCEAN
JAVA
Bali Strait
Gilimanuk
Negara
BALI SEA
Pulukan
Singaraja
Tabanan
BALI
Denpasar
Tejakula
Ubud
Kuta
Padangbai
Kubu
Lombok Strait

10km 6 miles


Source: Indonesia National Disaster Management Agency 
Picture: Getty Images 
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