Sinabung volcano on Indonesia’s Sumatra island erupts without reports of casualties
Summary
Mount Sinabung volcano on Indonesia’s Sumatra island erupted, sending black ash and smoke about 3,500 meters into the air. There are no reports of injuries or flight disruptions, but local people were warned to avoid areas within 6 kilometers of the volcano.Key Facts
- The eruption happened on Monday morning and produced a large ash column.
- The volcano is 2,600 meters tall, and ash fell on nearby villages in Karo district, North Sumatra.
- No casualties, evacuations, or flight disruptions have been reported so far.
- Authorities raised the volcano alert level to “Watch,” the second-highest level.
- Residents were given masks to protect against ash inhalation.
- The safe zone was expanded to within 6 kilometers (3.7 miles) of the volcano’s summit.
- Mount Sinabung has erupted several times in recent years, causing about 30,000 people to leave their homes.
- Indonesia has more than 120 active volcanoes and is located on the Pacific “Ring of Fire,” making it prone to volcanic activity and earthquakes.
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