Chile, Argentina on red alert over Copahue volcano

[struggle4progress]

SANTIAGO, Chile (AP) — Chilean and Argentine officials issued a red alert Monday for the increasingly active Copahue volcano bordering the two countries and ordered the evacuation of about 3,000 people.

Chilean Interior and Security Minister Andres Chadwick said the increased activity could lead to an eruption and officials would soon begin evacuating 2,240 people, or 460 families, within a 25-kilometer (15.5-mile) radius.

"This evacuation is obligatory; it's not voluntary," Chadwick told reporters.

Chile's Emergency Office said the evacuation could last about 48 hours, but could be delayed because of heavy rains ...

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2013/05/27/chile-argentina-copahue-volcano/2364651/

[freshwest]

1. Look at that lovely area, it's going to pollute a lot there: