JAKARTA - The Head of the Karangetang Volcano Observation Post (PGA), Yudia P Tatipang, said the eruption of Karangetang Mountain on Siau Island caused the ejection of incandescent material around the crater.
"There was an explosive eruption that was quite strong, which was then followed by the ejection of incandescent material around the crater," he said, Sunday.
Yudia said that the throw of the incandescent material then burned the reeds around the crater.
"The flame then bounced into the clouds so that the flame was visible. So the eruption was directed to the north," he added.
He said the throw of the incandescent material was likely not to reach the residential area of residents.
"For this reason, we invite personnel in the field to monitor if there is a flare of incandescent lava," he said.
Until now, he said, the status of Mount Karangetang is still Level II (Alert).
"We hope that residents will continue to comply with the recommendations issued so that unwanted things do not happen," Yudia invited.
Karangetang Mountain on Siau Island is estimated to have erupted at around 19.14 Wita.
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