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Vanuatu: Volcanic eruption forces at least 6,000 people to evacuate Ambae island
Vanuatu's Government has declared a state of emergency after an erupting volcano forced at least 6,000 people to flee their homes on the island of Ambae.
The Manaro volcano has been active since 2005, but a recent increase in activity has raised fears of a major eruption.
The national government also approved a $2 million fund to provide food, shelter and water to those affected.
The volcano's activity measure was raised to level four for the first time over the weekend, which indicates a "moderate eruption" and is the second highest level in Vanuatu's volcanic alert system.
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