Thousands flee volcano in Philippines

[Baron von Richthofen]

I think last time it went off it bought red skis to Australia and stuffed up viewing
http://au.news.yahoo.com/queensland/a/-/world/6586147/thousands-flee-volcano-in-philippines/

[Ric]

Very interesting Vaclav.

Has anything else happened since Tuesday's report?

[Baron von Richthofen]

No news as yet, earthquakes 5 to 6
Its gone to blow Scotty

[renormalised]

Mount Mayon, very attractive looking volcano. Perfect, near symmetrical cone.

You know, if thousands are "fleeing" the volcano, maybe it needs some "flee" powder:P:P:D:D

[Ric]

It's definitely a good shape for getting those pyroclastic flows up to speed.

I wouldn't want to be hanging around in that area.

[Kevnool]

Its a good thing we are in the lucky country.
Cheers Kev.

[renormalised]

We're not as lucky as you might believe...most of Oz's volcanoes are extinct, but the ones down in Victoria/SA and up here in NQ are dormant. Yes, they have been for thousands of years (last eruption up here was about 5000 years ago), but that doesn't mean they don't have any chance of going off again. There is still some remnant geothermal activity up here derived from both remnant magmatic and radiogenic heating, but it could still happen...or maybe never again. Who knows.

[Baron von Richthofen]

Its going to go any minute
http://au.news.yahoo.com/queensland/a/-/world/6603517/volcano-forces-more-filipinos-from-homes/:eyepop:

[Liz]

Wow, what an amazing pic, thanks Baron.
Hope the people manage to get away in time.

[renormalised]

What I'm worried about are the two plugs of acidic magma that are solidifying in the throat of the volcano. If they plug it for long enough, that town in the piccie is going to suffer the same fate as Pompeii did in 79AD.

[Baron von Richthofen]

I would hate to be with in 400K when it clears its throat
BOOM

[Liz]

Scary stuff indeed.
Just read a book on the Vesuvius eruption, and did visit Pompeii a few years ago - unbelievable stuff!! Walking throught the streets of an excavated Pompeii, and seeing their houses, fountains, streets, shops etc. Hope this Phillipines feela doenst do the same.

[Robh]

We think we have some control over the environment we live in. Every now and then, nature shows us who is really the boss.

Regards, Rob.

[Baron von Richthofen]

News update
http://au.news.yahoo.com/queensland/a/-/world/6607724/philippine-volcano-to-erupt-soon-expert/

[Kevnool]

Wonder how many are still staying in there dwellings to protect there assets from looters and other criminal elements.

Cheers Kev.

[Baron von Richthofen]

:screwy:Only the STUPID ONES

[MortonH]

I certainly wouldn't want to be out observing with red skis raining down around me...:D

[Jen]

:eyepop: wow those pics look cool Baron :thumbsup:
Im so glad i dont live there right now she's gonna blow alright
:scared3::scared3:

[Baron von Richthofen]

Earth quakes are intensifying and more frequently, it is possible it may erupt by tomorrow
Christmas fireworks

[GrahamL]

Read in the paper today that some people fed up with hanging in refugee camps were planning to try and sneak off back to there villages to celebrate X-Mass.

[Baron von Richthofen]

There are getting a white Christmas of sorts, very sad

[Baron von Richthofen]

Would you risk your life

http://au.news.yahoo.com/queensland/a/-/world/6632103/thrill-seeking-tourists-flock-to-volcano/