[Parley Baer]

It’s working up to a big blow. I would be a bit nervous if I lived in the area.

[Othniel]

If it's spewing lava like that, it's not the kind of lava that will result in a big blow like Mt. St. Helens did. That kind of lava is thicker, and resulted in a big plug, under which pressure from magama built until it exploded. The kind of eruption in the photos looks like the kind that the volcanoes in Hawaii have, with thinner lava that flows easily and doesn't result in massive explosions. Also, the eruption of Krakatao in 1883 was preceded by a series of earthquakes, just like St. Helens was, and an incident described by a lighthouse keeper where the ocean went totally, glassy calm for a few seconds. If these things aren't present, and I didn't see them in the Telegraph article, then I wouldn't worry as much as if it went for awhile, then was silent.

[Jemian]

I would be a bit nervous if I lived in the area.Just how large an area do you reckon will be affected? I am in Papua

[blam]

"It’s working up to a big blow. I would be a bit nervous if I lived in the area."

If it's of any size, it could cause worldwide crop yield reductions and lead to a serious famine.