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Are you affected by the Bali volcano evacuation? Are you affected by the Bali volcano evacuation?
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Thousands have been evacuated from the area around Mount Agung as it is thought to be hours away from eruption. We want to hear from those affected
Sarah Marsh and
Guardian readers
Tue 26 Sep 2017 10.15 BST
Last modified on Tue 28 Nov 2017 12.22 GMT
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Mount Agung in Bali could erupt in a “matter of hours”, according to Indonesia’s volcanology centre. Almost 60,000 people have been evacuated from the area after the region experienced hundreds of volcanic earthquakes in one day.Mount Agung in Bali could erupt in a “matter of hours”, according to Indonesia’s volcanology centre. Almost 60,000 people have been evacuated from the area after the region experienced hundreds of volcanic earthquakes in one day.
The last time Mount Agung erupted was in 1963, when more than 1,000 people were killed. The event led to an increased frequency of earthquakes. Authorities have urged people to stay out the danger zone, a designated 9km-12km radius of the volcano.The last time Mount Agung erupted was in 1963, when more than 1,000 people were killed. The event led to an increased frequency of earthquakes. Authorities have urged people to stay out the danger zone, a designated 9km-12km radius of the volcano.
Those who have been evacuated are staying with relatives or in village halls and sports centres. Countries including the UK, Australia and the US have also said volcanic activity on Agung could interfere with travel plans.Those who have been evacuated are staying with relatives or in village halls and sports centres. Countries including the UK, Australia and the US have also said volcanic activity on Agung could interfere with travel plans.
Have you been affected?Have you been affected?
If you’ve been affected by the evacuation, are travelling in the area or live on the island and would like to share your story, please contribute using the form below. You can also share pictures and videos by clicking on the blue Contribute button on this article or via WhatsApp by adding the contact +44(0)7867825056.If you’ve been affected by the evacuation, are travelling in the area or live on the island and would like to share your story, please contribute using the form below. You can also share pictures and videos by clicking on the blue Contribute button on this article or via WhatsApp by adding the contact +44(0)7867825056.
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