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Lokon volcano (North Sulawesi, Indonesia) activity update: small ash eruptionsWednesday Feb 22, 2012 12:05 PM | Age: 95 days
BY: T Lokon volcano had 2 probably smaller eruptions yesterday (21 Feb) at 11:52 local time. According to local news, the eruption was not seen because of cloud cover on the mountain, but strong explosion sounds were heard in Tomohon, the town located at the foot of the volcano. The eruption was accompanied by hundreds of shallow volcanic earthquakes registered by the local observatory. No evacuations were taken, but people were advised to stay at least 2.5 distance from the crater.
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