Locals and Tourists in Flight Mode Over Bali Volcano Eruption Fears

Villagers evacuate during the raised alert levels for the volcano on Mount Agung on Bali island. Sonny Tumbelaka/AFP/Getty Images

Locals are clearing out as Bali’s Mount Agung reaches its highest eruption warning level.

Tourists who are able to convince travel insurers are changing travel plans, and locals are fleeing evacuation zones around Agung. An eruption seems eminent in what Trip Advisor ranks as travelers’ top tourist destination.