3,000 villagers prepare to evacuate volcano-hit island

Around 3,000 villagers are preparing to evacuate an island in northern Papua New Guinea after a volcanic eruption rained ash on their homes over the weekend.

3,000 villagers prepare to evacuate volcano-hit island

Around 3,000 villagers are preparing to evacuate an island in northern Papua New Guinea after a volcanic eruption rained ash on their homes over the weekend.

The Manam volcano on Manam Island began spewing ash and lava on Sunday, damaging crops but causing no injuries.

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