New York 2/1/2011 1:46:11 AM
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Volcano Erupts in Japan, Hundreds Being Evacuated

Even as we are enjoying our day, hundreds of people who are facing the wrath of Mother Nature in the town of Takaharu, very close to Mount Shinmoedake, are being evacuated. Thankfully, this is the only town which comes within the impact territory of the volcano so Japanese authorities are not finding it that difficult to evacuate the affected people. Though no immediate danger is being predicted, the authorities still are reluctant to take any chances and are advising another 1,000 people who may be affected due to the erupting volcano. As of now, the immediate affected and high risk prone area is limited to 3 kilometer radius from the Mount Shinmoedake.

Predicting their Actions

The volcano has started off showing off signs of activity last Saturday and finally erupted only today few hours back. Dormant since last 52 years, this volcano has decided it has had enough rest. Volcanologists throughout the world are already heading towards this sleepy town to study the volcano so they can hopefully learn more about predicting the actions of volcanoes.  

Not Advisable

Apart from annihilating all life forms in its immediate vicinity, volcanic eruptions force the people living in its area to flee to other locations, something which can be termed as natural immigration. However, lots of people are immigrating to developed countries in search of better jobs and life. If you are trying to immigrate to America, ensure that you are doing it in a legal manner. An immigration lawyer is the most important person in this process. Your immigration attorney will not only put all your papers in order but will also tell you how to face the immigration authorities with confidence. Though lot of people try to bypass an immigration lawyer, it is not advisable for your own sake.