Mt. Batur quieter

Mt. Batur quieter

DENPASAR, Bali: Volcanic activity on Mt. Batur slowed down
yesterday after eight active days, Antara reported.

Officials at the observation post in Kintamani said that minor
eruptions occurred on Sunday, but could not be witnessed clearly
due to thick fog.

He said that emissions of dust did not disturb the activities
of the people in areas such as Yeh Mempeh and Bubung Klambu.

Meanwhile, Kintamani secretary Ngakan Nyoman Ardika said
people in the areas refused to panic despite Sunday's eruption.
(par)