Another Ng Eruption
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¥¥7HEN there are no volcanic ?f eruptions somewhere in Papua- New Guinea, that will be news.
Latest eruption occurred on June 28, south of Manus, just off Lou Island and six miles from Baluan.
Lou has a native population of about 400; there are 2,000 on Baluan.
The Government Vulcanologist, Mr. J. Best, made an inspection and reported that the crest of the cone appeared to be at sea level; he made an inspection of thermal regions on Baluan Island on July 1 and reported no increased activity.
He intended remaining in the Lou- Baluan area to make further ob servations.
When news of the eruption was received by the Administration, coastal ships were diverted to the area in case evacuation of the natives was necessary. Natives in the Admiralty Group were advised to build temporary shelters 50 feet above sea level in case more severe eruptions caused tidal waves.