Mount Semeru in Lumajang, East Java, spewed clouds of gas and ash as far as 4.5 kilometers away on Saturday (Jan 16) afternoon as authorities warned of the potential for continuing volcanic activity. Local authorities reported that the plumes rolled down from the volcano’s Jonggring Kaloko crater at 5:24pm local time and drifted southeast. Ash also rained down north of.
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Indonesia s Mount Semeru Volcano Spews Hot Ash And Smoke Into Sky
Indonesia’s Mount Semeru on January 16 erupted and spewed hot clouds as far away as 4.5km into the sky above the country’s most densely populated island, Java.
Indonesia’s Mount Semeru on January 16 erupted and spewed hot clouds as far away as 4.5km into the sky above the country’s most densely populated island, Java. According to BBC, no immediate evacuations orders were issued, however, the National Disaster Mitigation Agency (NDMA) warned that people who live in the villages on the slopes to be vigilant in looking for signs of danger. A video posted by the agency showed “hot clouds falling” from the volcano, looming over homes.
Mount Semeru Emits Volcano Hot Clouds as Far as 4.5 Kilometers, Now on Alert Status
According to a temporary visual observation report, it was seen that smoke drifted to the southeast, allegedly from the Jonggring Kaloko crater, which
Sabtu, 16 Januari 2021 20:00
TRIBUNBATAM.id - There has been a Volcano Hot Clouds (APG) of Mount Semeru with a sliding distance of approximately 4.5 kilometers on Saturday, (16/1) afternoon at 17.24 WIB.
According to a temporary visual observation report, it was seen that smoke drifted to the southeast, allegedly from the Jonggring Kaloko crater, which was dark gray in large volumes.
Meanwhile, volcanic ash rain is expected to point to the north, adjusting the wind direction.