Bali

When a natural disaster occurs, it often has diverse effects on the locals and those visiting. The impact it causes also depends on the place, since certain countries might have more money to invest towards mitigation strategies. By doing so, a country is able to prepare itself, which could possibly mean less damage caused and people killed. Therefore, the money spent on investment could mean saving money on paying for damages in the future.  

A natural disaster could come in many forms such as a tsunami, earthquake or volcanic eruption. Over the past few days, Mount Agung in Bali has caused many eruptions and has put people on high alert. The last time this volcano erupted was in 1963, which "proved how dangerous the volcano can be". Almost 50 years ago there was very little planning when it comes to precaution and evacuation in Indonesia and this had resulted the death of around 1,500 people.
"The 1963-1964 eruption of Mount Agung was Indonesia’s largest and most devastating eruption since Krakatoa in 1883."
Due to the previous eruption, the recent one has led to many locals in great fear of history repeating itself. In fact, the authorities have listed it under high alert and extended its state of emergency till 10th December at least.

The eruption has caused the Ngurah Rai International Airport to be closed temporarily, which resulted in many flights being cancelled. 
"the temporary closure of Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali one day, all inbound and outbound flights canceled, 59,000 tourists will be affected."
Despite this, some believe that it will not effect Bali's tourism by arguing that most resorts are located in the south whilst the volcano is located in the far northeast part of the island. In fact the Bali Tourism Board released an official statement explaining that "people in south Bali...are in no direct threat from the volcano’s eruption."

 Whereas others believe that the unpredictability of the situation instills fear in tourists, causing many to stay away. As a result tourist arrivals lessen and tourism-oriented businesses begin to lose money.

"Almost $1 billion is expected to be wiped from the Balinese economy by Christmas as a direct result of the eruption."

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