PNG: Volcano monitoring damaged

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Updated December 7, 2007 16:39:25

Vandalised monitoring equipment, has made it increasingly difficult for Papua New Guinea's Rabaul Volcano Observatory, to monitor recent activity on Karkar Island in the Madang province. The equipment was damaged soon after it was installed.

Presenter: Aaron English
Speakers: Herman Patia , Acting Director of the Rabaul Volcano Observatory

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