Mount Ili Lewotolok Erupts With An Ash Column Of 800 Meters High

JAKARTA - The Ili Lewotolok Volcano Monitoring Post in Lembata Regency, East Nusa Tenggara Province reported at 10.06 WITA that Mount Ili Lewotolok erupted again and the crater emitted white smoke with an ash column height of approximately 800 meters above the peak. Ili Lewotolok Stanislaus Ara Kian when contacted from Kupang, Tuesday, said that the material height during this afternoon's eruption is currently fluctuating. 1,000 meters," he said. He explained that if measured from sea level, the height of the ash column reached approximately 2,223 meters. He also added that the ash column was observed to be gray to black in color with thick intensity leaning towards the northwest. The eruption was also recorded on a seismogram with a maximum amplitude of 17 mm and a duration of approximately 32 seconds. level III or standby," he said.

Therefore, he suggested that people who live around the rivers that tip the top of Mount Ili Lewotolok to be aware of the threat of lahars, especially during the rainy season. In addition, he also reminded residents that considering the potential dangers of volcanic ash which can cause respiratory problems (ISPA) or other health problems, people around Mount Ili Lewotolok should prepare masks covering their noses and mouths as well as other equipment to protect their eyes and skin. "We also urge all parties to maintain a conducive atmosphere on Lembata Island, not to spread false narratives and not to be provoked by rumors about the eruption of Mount Ili Lewotolok whose source is unclear," According to Stanislaus Ara Kian.