Indonesia: Volcano: 2004/06/08
GLIDE: VO-2004-000035-IDN
| Period | 2004/06/08 |
|---|---|
| Country or District | Indonesia |
| Event Type | Volcano |
| Outline | Two volcanoes in Indonesia spewed rocks and ash high into the air on Tuesday, killing two tourists and forcing the evacuation of 20,000 people, officials said. |
| Summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Human Impact | Physical Impact | Others |
Related Links
Report/Articles
OCHA Situation Report No. 2
As of 9 June, the total number of displaced people registered by local authorities reached up to 16,828
OCHA Situation Report No. 1
The Directorate of Vulcanology raised the level of alertness to the highest level and to instruct the evacuation of people living in the three most hazardous sub-districts, namely Tahuna, Kendahe, and Tabukan Utara.
OCHA Relief Web 2004/06/09
The number of victims in the eruption of Indonesia's Mount Bromo in Probolinggo, East Java province, is likely to rise from the current figure. The eruption on 4:00 p.m. Tuesday of local time killed two people and injured five others
Reuters Alertnet 2004/06/08
Two killed in volcanic eruption on Indonesia's Java