Indonesia's Mount Sinabung shoots ash 1,000 feet into the air
Authorities in Indonesia are closely monitoring Mount Sinabung on Sumatra after the volcano shot smoke and ash more than 1,000 metres into the air this morning (August 23rd).
Authorities in Indonesia are closely monitoring Mount Sinabung on Sumatra after the volcano shot smoke and ash more than 1,000 metres into the air this morning (August 23rd).
Villagers were advised to stay 5 kilometres (3.1 miles) from the crater and should be aware of the danger of lava, Indonesia’s Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation Center said.
Lava and other volcanic material spewed from Mount Sinabung in May 2016 killing seven people.
Mount Sinabung in the Karo Regency, North Sumatra erupted several times on Monday (August 24).Residents have been warned to stay at least three miles from the volcano due to a risk of flowing lava.
The volcano in North Sumatra province was shooting smoke and ash more than 1,000 meters (3,280 feet) into the air and hot ash clouds travelled one kilometre (0.6 mile) south east, Indonesia’s..
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A stunning timelapse clip shows Mount Sinabung erupting today (August 23rd) on the Indonesian island of Sumatra.
Authorities are closely monitoring the situation after the volcano shot smoke and ash..