Disaster officials in Papua New Guinea's West New Britain Province are on alert as one of PNG's highest active volcano shows signs of an eruption. Mount Ulawun volcano in the Kimbe region has been emitting vapour over the last few weeks. Seismologist, Ima Itikarai says there's a strong possibility of an eruption and urged disaster officials to put contingency plans in place. There are up to 10,000 residents at the foot of Mount Ulawun volcano.

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Speaker: Ima Itikarai, Seismologist with PNG's Rabaul Volcanological Observatory

Presenter: Firmin Nanol

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