Vanuatu forced to evacuate the entire 10,000 population of a volcanic island as thick ash pollutes the air and water supply
Entire 10,000 population of a volcanic island will be permanently evactuated
Thick ash continues to spew from a volcano on the Pacific nation of Vanuatu
The ash is killing crops, polluting the air and contaminating water supplies
The people who remain on Ambae Island have mixed feelings about the plans
DAILYMAIL.COM
3 May 2018
The entire 10,000 population of a volcanic island will be permanently evacuated, as thick ash continues to kill crops and pollute the air and water supplies.
Vanuatu is preparing to permanently evacuate the population of one of its islands as thick ash spews from a volcano.
The people who remain on Ambae Island have mixed feelings about the plans. Some who are badly affected by the ash are eager to leave while others are resisting losing their land and culture.
The island was temporarily evacuated last September when the eruption cycle began. This time, authorities are planning a permanent move.
Government spokesman Hilaire Bule told The Associated Press he expects the Council of Ministers to approve a relocation plan by next week. Bule said the islanders would be offered residence on two neighboring islands.
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