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Chaiten Volcanic Eruption
The Chaiten volcano, located in the region of Los Lagos in Southern Chile, began erupting on 2 May. Local authorities declared a state of maximum alert on 6 May and evacuated the nearby cities of Chaiten and Futaleufu due to the presence of ash and lava. New Zealanders in the Los Lagos region should exercise caution, monitor local news and weather reports, and follow the advice of local authorities. They should heed all official warnings and evacuation orders issued by the Government of Chile.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade is not issuing a specific travel advisory for Chile at this time.
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Contact details are
Street Address El Golf 99, Oficina 703, (Casilla 112), Las Condes, Santiago, Chile
Telephone + 56 2 290 9800 Facsimile +56 2 458 0940
Email embajada@nzembassy.cl
Website New Zealand Embassy Santiago [external link]
Office hours Mon-Thu 0900 – 1300hrs, 1400 – 1700hrs; Fri 0900 – 1330hrs
Page last updated: Wednesday, 04 June 2008, 17:15 NZST
