Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi erupts three times in one hour
Mount Lewotobi in Indonesia’s East Nusa Tenggara province underwent three separate eruptions within the span of just one hour, local authorities announced on January 17.
Jakarta (VNA) - Mount Lewotobi in Indonesia’s East Nusa Tenggara provinceunderwent three separate eruptions within the span of just one hour, localauthorities announced on January 17.
Located at an elevation of 1,584 metresabove sea level, the volcano’s third eruption was particularly notable. It sentash columns soaring to a height of 700 metres above the peak, effectively reachingan overall altitude of 2,284 metres above sea level, said Muhammad Wafid,acting as the head of the Geological Agency.
He reported that the eruptions werecharacterised by hot clouds of avalanches, extending approximately 2,000 metersfrom the crater and spreading towards the north-northeast area of Lewotobi.
In response to these developments, localauthorities have raised the alert status of Mount Lewotobi to level IV,indicating a significant increase in volcanic activity and potential danger.
Residents, visitors, and tourists in the vicinity have been advised to maintaina safe distance, specifically staying at least 5 kilometres away from theeruption’s centre and extending to six kilometres in the northern andnortheastern directions. This precautionary measure aims to ensure publicsafety and prevent any potential harm from volcanic activities./.
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