Indonesian volcano Sinabung erupts, spews ash 3.5 km high
The eruption of the Sinabung volcano, located on the northern Indonesian island of Sumatra, resulted in a plume of emissions rising 3,500 meters above the summit (5,960 meters above sea level), according to EFE agency citing the Indonesian Volcanology Center.
Consensus
- The Sinabung volcano erupted on Sumatra Island in Indonesia.
- The eruption produced a plume of ash and smoke reaching a height of approximately 3.5 km.
- Residents and tourists were advised not to approach the volcano or stay in villages within 6 km of its summit.
- Roads, vehicles, and buildings in several villages were covered in gray ash.
- Local authorities began distributing protective masks to people.
- The Indonesian Geological Agency raised the volcano's danger level to the second-highest.
- Scientists warned the eruption might be the beginning of a more powerful event.
- The volcano is located at an elevation of 2.4 km above sea level.
- The city of Medan, with about 2.5 million people, is located 60 km from the volcano.
- Scientists have been monitoring increased activity since mid-August, including several earthquakes in the region.
Points of divergence
- No information has been received about fatalities, injuries, or evacuations. — kommersant
- The eruption occurred at approximately 10:17 local time (6:17 Moscow time) on Monday and lasted about an hour. — interfax
- Authorities warned of the danger of volcanic mudflows but did not issue evacuation orders. — interfax
- Many local residents have voluntarily left their homes. — interfax
- Sinabung is one of the most active volcanoes in Indonesia. — interfax
Coverage (2 sources)
- Indonesian volcano Sinabung ejected a column of ash into the air at 3.5 km — Коммерсантъ
- On Sumatra, the Sinabung volcano erupted with a powerful column of ejecta — Интерфакс