Topic: Manam Volcano Erupts in Papua New Guinea

[Harryca]

BREAKING: Manam Volcano Erupts in Papua New Guinea

The Manam volcano in Papua New Guinea sent up a major eruption on Friday, local time, the first of its kind in almost 11 years.

Volcanic ash was sent 19,812 meters (65,000 feet) into the air as a result of the eruption, the Australian Bureau of Meteorology reported in an volcanic ash advisory. The plume was moving to the southwest but was spreading out in all directions.

A Code Red aviation advisory was issued as a result.

The eruption was reported around 1 p.m. Friday, local time (11 p.m. EDT).

Source: http://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-news/breaking-manam-volcano-erupts/51076602?partner=accuweather

[Bushman]

I was there a few years back; pretty cool area.  There is a lot of activity in that area.