: Karthala Volcanic Eruption "According to the local authorities, as many as OCHA Situation Report No. 1 10,000 people may have fled from their homes in Issued 18 April 2005 the eastern region in order to seek refuge in GLIDE: VO-2005-000060-COM other parts of the island."

SITUATION Karthala Volcano showed signs of increasing activity over past week; lava flow has been confirmed via overflight. Clouds of ash and smoke released on 16 April 2005. On 17 April, populations in affected areas fled in fear of gas and lava flow to other parts of island; as many as 10,000 people may have left their homes. Majority of fleeing population seeking Grande Comore refuge among family members in other parts of island. Moroni Karthala Volcano ACTION Authorities are providing emergency assistance and have issued a warning advising populations to avoid Dembeni affected areas. Mobile command post established with two medical teams and vehicles for evacuation. Rapid assessment teams dispatched; results not yet known. UNICEF has made personnel available to strengthen Bambao national response capacity, in addition to non-food assistance, essential drugs, and education materials. As Moya of 18 April, authorities have not requested external Moheli assistance.

Map data source: ESRI, Global Discovery, USGS Mayotte Code: OCHA-GVA - 2005/0066

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