When Mount Pinatubo first began to smoulder a few weeks , seismologists began to climb over the mountain and place their recording devices at strategic points. Pinatubo had a habit of exploding with a force twice as great as Clark Air Base . After two months ago of investigation, the scientists decided to recommend evacuation of 84,000 people. The warning was timely. The mountain erupted blowing hot ash and pumice pumice 80,000 feet into the air. This marked a turning point in successful volcanic forecasting. But it won't always. Colombia officials, however, believe that the damage at Clark Air Base may force the permanent closure of the base.
When Mount Pinatubo first began to smoulder a few weeks , seismologists began to climb over the mountain and place their recording devices at strategic points. Pinatubo had a habit of exploding with a force twice as great as Clark Air Base . After two months ago of investigation, the scientists decided to recommend evacuation of 84,000 people. The warning was timely. The mountain erupted blowing hot ash and pumice pumice 80,000 feet into the air. This marked a turning point in successful volcanic forecasting. Colombia officials, however, believe that the damage at Clark Air Base may force the permanent closure of the base.