  Mud volcano erupts in Azerbaijan March 30, 2018 - 18:47 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Ayrantokan mud volcano in Baku’s Garadagh district erupted on Thursday, March 29, local media reports reveal. The eruption lasted up to 7 minutes and was accompanied by flames, the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources said, according to APA. There are no settlements around the mud volcano. Experts from the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources are studying the eruption and its consequences, and carrying out relevant monitoring. Ayrantokan mud volcano is part of the group of such volcanoes on the Baku and Absheron peninsula in Azerbaijan. The first eruption occurred in October 1964, while the last one was recorded in 2008. Related links:   Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads.   Partner news |  Latest news Biden honors resilience of Armenian people on April 24  U.S. President Joe Biden has issued a statement on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide.Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan.Macron says France commemorates 109th anniv. of Armenian genocide Today France commemorates the 109th anniversary of the Armenian genocide of 1915, Macron says.Freedom House concerned by mounting reports of police violence in Armenia Freedom House urged Armenian authorities to investigate this pattern of excessive force and inhumane treatment. |
