Mount IlI Lewotolok NTT Lontarkan Abu Volcanic To The Northwest

The Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation (PVMBG) reported an eruption in the form of volcanic ash ejecting from the crater of Mount Ili Lewotolok on Lembata Island, East Nusa Tenggara.

Mount Ili Lewotolok Observation Post officer Stanislaus Ara Kian said the eruption occurred today at 05.21 WITA with a gray ash column as high as approximately 400 meters leading to the northwest. "The eruption was recorded on a seismograph with a maximum amplitude of 21.7 millimeters and a duration of 44 seconds," he said in a report received in Jakarta, Saturday, October 21, as reported by Antara.

PVMBG asks people in Lamawolo Village, Lamatokan Village, and Jontona Village to always be aware of the potential threat of danger from avalanches and lava avalanches and hot clouds from the eastern part of the crater of Mount Ili Lewotolok. "In addition, PVMBG also reminds people who live around valleys or rivers that originate at the peak of Mount Ili Lewotolok to be aware of the potential threat of lava hazards that can occur especially during the rainy season. "To avoid respiratory disturbances (ARI) and other health problems caused by volcanic ash, people around Mount Ili Lewotolok can use mouth protection masks and noses as well as other equipment to protect the eyes and skin," said Stanislaus. from January 1 to October 21, 2023, Mount Ili Lewotolok is the most frequent volcano with the number of eruptions ever recorded 73 times. The second volcano that is also active in eruptions is Mount Anak Krak or with a number of eruptions recorded 62 times. Then, the third position is Mount Ibu with 38 eruptions.