Mount Lewotobi Men Eruption Lontarkan Abu As High As 1,000 Meters

Visual eruption of Mount Lewotobi Male in East Flores, NTT, Saturday (13/1/2024). (ANTARA/Fransiska Mariana Nuka)

The Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation (PVMBG) recorded volcanic ash ejection as high as approximately 1,000 meters above the peak of Mount Lewotobi Laki in East Flores, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT).

"The ash column was observed to be white to gray with thick intensity leaning towards the north," said Head of the Volcano Monitoring and Mitigation Center for the Land Movement of the Nusa Tenggara Region, Zakarias Ghele Raja in Wunggitang, East Flores, as reported by ANTARA, Saturday, January 13.

The eruption occurred at 09.29 WITA and was recorded on a seismogram with a maximum amplitude of 47.3 mm and a temporary duration of approximately eight minutes two seconds.

He reminded the public to stay away from areas that are within a radius of four kilometers from the eruption center and sectoral five kilometers to the northwest-north and northeast.

The areas that are included in the sector five kilometers northwest-northwest are Dulipali Village, Ile Bura District. Meanwhile, the areas included in the sector five kilometers northeast are Nobo and Nukolen Villages, Ile Bura District.

The public is asked not to do activities outside the home if there is an eruption accompanied by ash rain. The community must also be aware of the potential for rain lava in the event of rain on the mountain.

"Always wear a mask and eye protection," he said.