Mud volcano erupts in Azerbaijan

Mud volcanoes in Azerbaijan become more active

14.03.2011 17:09

 

The Dashgil and Ayrantoken mud volcanoes in the Azerbaijani settlement of Alat in the Gobustan region have become more active, due to aftershocks,the Ecology and Natural Resources Ministry told Trend.

Geology Institute Mud Volcanoes Department Director Adilyev stated, "The institute is researching Shikhzeyirli and other mud volcanoes,"  He added that tremors were systematically recorded in the area .  Source: http://en.trend.az/news/society/1844925.html

The ministry is closely studying the Shikhzeyirli mud volcano eruptions that began on March 13 in the Gobustan region, the ministry said.

During their studies, the ministry has recorded large clefts on the volcano's 

surface as a result of the explosion.

During the eruption, the flame reached 60-70 meters.

Residential homes are located approximately 600-700 meters from the volcano.

At present, gas is being discharged in various places on the volcano. The volcano last erupted in 2005. However, this eruption was accompanied by a much louder explosion.

The Shikhzeyirli mud volcano outside the Shikhzeyirli village in the Gobustan region erupted on March 13. A large mud-bath occurred on the surrounding area as a result of the explosion. 

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