The first phreatic eruptions began in November 1990, and after inflation of the summit area, fresh lava began to emerge on May 20, disastrous events prompted authorities to evacuate 12,000 local residents from their homes.
The first phreatic eruptions began in November 1990, and after inflation of the summit area, fresh lava began to emerge on May 20, disastrous events prompted authorities. This was to evacuate 12,000 local residents from their homes.