Chilean Volcano Erupting ash and lava

The Villarrica volcano in southern Chile, which erupted on 3 March, has spewing more ash and lava upto 1000m (3300ft) in to the air.

There is an orange alert operating in areas near the Villarrica , and cancelled classes for more than 6,000 pupils.

The 2840m-high Villarrica is popular with hikers. Hundreds climb the peak each summer to peer inside the crater.