Nine new eruptions at Indonesia's Semeru volcano
Six eruptions of the Lewotobi volcano were recorded in Indonesia.
Consensus
- Scientists recorded at least nine new eruptions of Mount Semeru in East Java, Indonesia.
- At least six eruptions were recorded at Mount Lewotobi on Flores Island, Indonesia.
- Ash plumes from both volcanoes rose to significant heights above the craters.
- Authorities issued safety warnings to residents and tourists to stay at least 5 kilometers from the crater of Semeru.
- Authorities warned of risks of lava flows, pyroclastic flows, and mudflows along nearby riverbeds.
- The ash plumes from Lewotobi spread primarily in the west and northwest directions.
- The ash plume from Semeru spread in the north, northeast, and west directions.
- The Association of Russian Tour Operators stated that the incidents do not threaten Russian travelers.
- Tour operators follow safety measures recommended by Indonesian authorities.
Points of divergence
- The ash plume from Semeru reached 4,876 meters above sea level, equivalent to 1,200 meters above the volcano's summit. — m24
- The Association of Russian Tour Operators emphasized that tour operators always comply with safety measures recommended by the country's authorities. — m24
- Mount Lewotobi is a volcanic complex with two peaks: Lewotobi Laki-Laki (1,584 m) and Perempuan (1,703 m), with the former being more active. — vedomosti
- On May 2, an eruption of Mount Mayon in the Philippines affected over 50 settlements and required delivery of about 250 boxes of respirators. — vedomosti
Coverage (2 sources)
- At least nine new eruptions of Mount Semeru recorded in Indonesia — Москва 24
- Indonesia Records Six Eruptions of Levotobi Volcano — Ведомости