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| A volcano has erupted in southern Chile, scattering ash over the surrounding area and forcing more than 4,000 people to leave their homes. | A volcano has erupted in southern Chile, scattering ash over the surrounding area and forcing more than 4,000 people to leave their homes. |
| The eruption of the Chaiten volcano caught local authorities by surprise, as experts say it has been dormant for more than 9,000 years. | |
| Chile's national emergency office said that the volcano was continuing to register activity on Saturday. | Chile's national emergency office said that the volcano was continuing to register activity on Saturday. |
| Sick and elderly people have been evacuated from Chaiten, six miles away. | Sick and elderly people have been evacuated from Chaiten, six miles away. |
| About 500 people were still waiting to be evacuated by boat. | About 500 people were still waiting to be evacuated by boat. |
| Residents have been told not to drink the water, because the reservoirs in the area are covered in a layer of ash. | Residents have been told not to drink the water, because the reservoirs in the area are covered in a layer of ash. |
| Chilean officials have distributed fresh water and protective masks. | Chilean officials have distributed fresh water and protective masks. |
| Local hospitals have treated people for breathing difficulties. | Local hospitals have treated people for breathing difficulties. |
| The eruption also dumped a layer of ash in neighbouring Argentina, forcing the closure of schools and a regional airport. | The eruption also dumped a layer of ash in neighbouring Argentina, forcing the closure of schools and a regional airport. |
| Chile is one of the most volcanic countries on Earth, with more than 100 active volcanoes. Of those, experts say about 20 are in danger of erupting at any time. | Chile is one of the most volcanic countries on Earth, with more than 100 active volcanoes. Of those, experts say about 20 are in danger of erupting at any time. |