Mud volcano explodes in Azerbaijan
Posted by
JAC on 3/13/2011, 4:34 pm
March 13, 2011 - Baku
A mud volcano erupted in Gobustan region of Azerbaijan on March 13.
Witnesses heard explosions before the eruption, mud breccia erupted and then fire blazed up in the territory of Shikhzayirli mud volcano, APA reports quoting the website of the Ministry of Emergency Situations.
The fire had an altitude above 50 m.
Experts and rescuers of the Ministry of Emergency Situations immediately arrived at the site to prevent any emergency situation.
The fire altitude in the Shikhzayirli mud volcano lowered currently and 1-2 m fire is seen in two centers.
Its activation decreased and mud flow is seen in some bald peaks.
Deep grikes were created around the crater. The mud volcano is not threatening the nearby villages.
Experts continue researching the incident.
-APA.az
http://en.apa.az/news.php?id=142762 |
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