Bandung: Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, experienced another eruption today. The eruption was accompanied by an ash column height observed at around 700 meters above the peak or 2,284 meters above sea level.
Mount Lewotobi is now at Level IV (Alert) status. This volcano, with a height of 1,703 meters above sea level, is currently the most active volcano in Indonesia.
People were advised not to carry out activities within a 5 kilometer radius of the eruption center. In addition, activities are prohibited within a sectoral radius of 6 kilometers to the north and northeast.
Apart from that, Mount Marapi in West Sumatra also erupted today. Based on seismograph recordings, the eruption had a maximum amplitude of 18.4 mm with a duration of 44 seconds.
Mount Marapi is now at Level III (Alert) with a recommendation that the public or tourists are prohibited from carrying out activities within a 4.5 km radius of the eruption center.
Source: Oman News Agency
