(Jakarta, 19th) According to Xinhua News Agency, the Lewotobi volcano in Indonesia's East Nusa Tenggara province erupted multiple times on Sunday, prompting the National Center for Volcanology and Geological Disaster Mitigation to issue the highest aviation alert.
The strongest eruption occurred at 2:05 PM local time, spewing a thick column of ash up to 6,000 meters, with the ash cloud spreading gray, moving north, northeast, west, and northwest.
Authorities escalated the Volcano Observatory Notice for Aviation (VONA) to the red level, the highest alert, advising flights to avoid flying below 6,000 meters near the volcano to avoid the threat of volcanic ash.
Airlines were also warned that volcanic ash could disrupt flight operations.
To protect nearby communities, relevant departments have designated a danger zone within 6 kilometers of the volcano's crater and prohibited tourists and residents from entering this area.
Authorities also warned residents on the slopes to guard against volcanic mudflows (lahars) caused by heavy rainfall, as rivers from the summit might carry debris.
Residents affected by volcanic ash are advised to wear masks to reduce the risk of respiratory issues caused by airborne particulates.
Lewotobi Volcano, at an elevation of 1,584 meters, is one of Indonesia's 127 active volcanoes.
The strongest eruption occurred at 2:05 PM local time, spewing a thick column of ash up to 6,000 meters, with the ash cloud spreading gray, moving north, northeast, west, and northwest.
Authorities escalated the Volcano Observatory Notice for Aviation (VONA) to the red level, the highest alert, advising flights to avoid flying below 6,000 meters near the volcano to avoid the threat of volcanic ash.
Airlines were also warned that volcanic ash could disrupt flight operations.
To protect nearby communities, relevant departments have designated a danger zone within 6 kilometers of the volcano's crater and prohibited tourists and residents from entering this area.
Authorities also warned residents on the slopes to guard against volcanic mudflows (lahars) caused by heavy rainfall, as rivers from the summit might carry debris.
Residents affected by volcanic ash are advised to wear masks to reduce the risk of respiratory issues caused by airborne particulates.
Lewotobi Volcano, at an elevation of 1,584 meters, is one of Indonesia's 127 active volcanoes.