Mud volcano eruption in Tabin Wildlife Park not the first time

19 Sep 2022 • 2:57 PM MYT
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LAHAD DATU: The mud eruption at Lipad Mud Volcano in the Tabin Wildlife Park near here yesterday, which went viral on social media, was not the first time but had happened before in 2019 and 2014.

Tabin Wildlife Holidays general manager Lawrence Chin said the incident yesterday was witnessed by about eight individuals including tourists and tour guides.

"There were tour guides and tourists on their way for bird watching and visiting the surrounding area, suddenly there was a loud explosion and bubbles came out, the incident lasted for about 10 minutes," he said when contacted by Bernama.

Yesterday, several Facebook pages uploaded a video of the eruption of the mud volcano which grabbed the attention of netizens.

Lawrence said the mud spewed from the eruption was safe and not hot.

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