Wednesday, August 15, 2007
Volcano emitting flammable gas
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(Richard Charan - Trinidad & Tobago Express) from Ethiopia.
The mud volcano emerging off of Trinidad's east coast is belching methane gas and the Institute of Marine Affairs (IMA) is warning of the danger should it ignite.
The volcano, which has grown 45 feet over the past four months, is now within four feet of breaking the sea surface off Mayaro, according to an update from the IMA.
"The gaseous emissions from the structure may consist largely of methane gas, which is highly flammable. Caution should be taken at the affected site," the IMA stated.
Boats have been warned away from the site.
And yesterday the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Management announced it would conduct a town meeting next Monday to "sensitise" people on the "disturbance in the sea".
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Grannys lovePosted by SilverJade Posted by Ninja T. Penguin
(Richard Charan - Trinidad & Tobago Express) from Ethiopia.
The mud volcano emerging off of Trinidad's east coast is belching methane gas and the Institute of Marine Affairs (IMA) is warning of the danger should it ignite.
The volcano, which has grown 45 feet over the past four months, is now within four feet of breaking the sea surface off Mayaro, according to an update from the IMA.
"The gaseous emissions from the structure may consist largely of methane gas, which is highly flammable. Caution should be taken at the affected site," the IMA stated.
Boats have been warned away from the site.
And yesterday the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Management announced it would conduct a town meeting next Monday to "sensitise" people on the "disturbance in the sea".
