Volcano Erupts in Arakan
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A volcano located on Rambree Island in Arakan State, Burma, erupted yesterday as local people closely watched the situation without fear, reported townspeople yesterday by phone to Narinjara.
The eruption of the volcano started at 11:30 am and lasted only ten minutes, spewing ash and hot gasses a few kilometers into the sky.
The volcano is situated about one mile north of Sit Taung Village under Sai Khron Village Tract in Kyauk Pru District. Local Arakanese people call the mountain "Nagadaung", which translates to "Dragon Mountain" in English.
Local people had previously believed that the volcano was extinct, but they are now filled with wonder as the volcano has erupted again and again.
The volcano also erupted in 2004, before the tsunami struck the Indian Ocean coasts. Many villagers had to move to safer locations under government arrangement after the 2004 eruption.
It was also learned that some government officials are going to the area to inspect and take measurements of the volcano's recent eruption. #
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