Calbuco volcano erupts twice after 43 years

The 6500 feet high Calbuco volcano in southern Chile,  600 miles from Capital Santiago,  has erupted twice in the space of a few hours this week after lying dormant for 43 years.

 A huge column of lava and ash being sent several kilometres into the air.

The authorities have declared a red alert and evacuated more than 4,000 people within a 20km (12 mile) radius,  fell on several surrounding towns and villages,  giving it a orange and yellow glow.

Officials evacuated 4000 people away from ash and gas contaminating air and close access to 13-mile radius of volcano.