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Therefore hikers should be aware how to act in case of an a volcanic eruption:
* Respect the volcano alerts and do not venture into areas that were closed by local authorities.
* Some volcanos show an increased seismic activity shortly before an erupion eruption therefore series of smaller earthquakes may announce an imminant imminent eruption. If you are close to a volcano get ready to run!* Know your possible escape routes in case of a surprising eruption. Be aware that small streams and rivers that origin at the flankes flanks of a volcano often rise immediately and become instantly inpassable impassable during an eruption. Therefore seak seek higher ground if you are next to such a swelling river and .* In case of an eruption get distance between you and the volcano. If you have more than one option try to get out of the ash rain. Consider that the predominant wind direction is from west to east.
* Try to get to a settlement since local authorities will do their best to evacuate the affected population.
