Life near an active volcano
October 4, 2009 by admin
Filed under Tourist Attractions
If you have ever lived near an active volcano, hold onto to your seats. These statistics may have you moving to a new area.
In A.D.79, Mount Vesuvius erupted and engulfed Pompeii. One record of the event was recorded by a horrified survivor. Mount Vesuvius erupted once again in 1631 killing some 4,000 people.
Turn to Sicily, in 1669, Mount Etna covered the streets of Catalina in hot molten lava, killing 20,000 people and the surrounding region was also left devastated with animals also being killed for miles.
1783 had its share of horrifying eruptions as Mount Skaptar in Iceland caused a famine and killed off the fishing and farming. 1/5 of the population was killed.
Mount Tambora, on Sumbawa Island in Indonesia erupted causing tsunamis and some devastation of huge proportions killing 12,000 people.
In 1815, whirlwinds and tsunamis from the eruption of Mount Tambora, on Sumbawa Island in Indonesia, killed 12,000 people. The volcano sent a cloud ejecta into the atmosphere that was more than four times the amount ejected by Mount Pinatubo in 1991.
Krakatoa erupted in 1883 and the eruption was recorded as being heard 3,000 MILES away. Seventy-pound boulders landed on islands 50 miles away, and a 130-foot tsunami devastated hundreds of villages, including Java and Sumatra. About 36,000 people died. Dust high in the atmosphere caused the Moon to appear blue, and sometimes green, for two years.
Then in 1902 we have Mount Pele on the island of Martinique,that smothered the town of Saint-Pierre in deadly gas and hot ash, killing 29,933 of the 29,937 residents.
Then our generations Mt. Saint Helen erupts in 1980 causing 57. Mt. Saint Helen appears to be a baby compared to some of our earlier ‘volcano ancestors’.
In 1991 After 600 years of dormancy, Mount Pinatubo in the Philippines rumbled for days before erupting and killing about 750 people, including several journalists who kept vigil in a restricted area waiting for the eruption. Ash was more than 6 feet deep in a two-mile radius around the volcano, and buried a U.S. air base 15 miles away.
Angeles City Hotels: Providing a Host of Amenities With All the More Comforts
Angeles City is a popular city located in Pampanga province in the Central Luzon region of Philippines. This city with its rich heritage has been fascinating tourists since a very long time. This is a flourishing city and is comparable to Manila, the capital city of Philippines. There are lot many things in this city that attracts vacationers and the booming nightlife of the city is one such thing, which lures everyone. The hotels in Angeles City are also significant in drawing people with its warm hospitality.
Various appealing things in the city include the old and historically significant buildings of the city that holds notable charm. Another interesting place close to the city is the adjoining Clark Freeport Zone. This is the site of world-class resorts, casinos, duty-free shops and beautifully landscaped golf courses. Balibago, the capital of this zone is called as the entertainment district mostly because of its popular bars and nightclubs. Tourists generally head for this place to enjoy various shows, dancing events and beer parties. Angeles city, along with the rest of the Pampanga region, is also known as the Culinary Center of Philippines.
Other attractions in the city include Fort Stotsenburg, Old Pamintuan Residence, Founders’ Residence, Post Office Building, Camalig, Holy Rosary Church, Holy Family Academy Building, Museo ning Angeles, Bale Herencia, Lily Hill, Mount Pinatubo, etc.
How to reach Angeles City
Angeles is served by the Diosdado Macapagal International Airport (DMIA) in Clark Freeport Zone, approximately 5 kilometers from the city. The airport generally receive flights by budget airlines. A few direct flights from Hong Kong and Korea also arrive here.
Buses are the most economical way to get to the city from Manila. There are several air-conditioned buses that ply from the capital to Angeles City and take about one to one and a half hours time. The best way to reach the city from Manila is via car through the North Luzon Expressway. Rental car companies are found all over Manila and Angeles. If you don’t know the routes, you can hire cars with drivers who are well acquainted with the roads.
There are a large number of Hotels in Angeles City including different lodges and resorts offering variety of accommodation options. Travelers can choose to stay at the luxury hotels or the budget accommodations at cheap prices. You can book a hotel in Angeles City with the help of the online Internet reservation facility. You can directly visit the official website of the hotel or use any other reliable website for booking.
