Geological Agency: Men's Lewotobi Mountain Activities At Alert Level

Mount Lewotobi Men/ Photo: Antara

The Geological Agency of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) appealed to residents who occupy villages on the southwest side of Mount Api Lewotobi Laki in East Flores, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), to be aware of the dangers of volcanic ash caused by the volcanic eruption of the mountain.

"For today, the dominant volcanic ash is on the southwest side," said Observation Post Observer of the Lewotobi Volcano, Emanuel Bere, quoting Antara, Saturday, June 15.

The Lewotobi Male Volcano Observation Post noted that seven eruptions occurred throughout Saturday from 00.00 WITA to 18.11 WITA with a height ranging from 100 to 900 meters above the peak.

He said the distribution of volcanic ash was still dominant in the southwest with affected areas, namely Padang sand Hamlet, Wotupudor Hamlet, Kumaebang Hamlet, and Boru Village.

"Keep wearing masks, eye protection so as not to be exposed to volcanic ash from the volcano," Emanuel reminded.

The Geological Agency has set the level of male Mount Lewotobi activity at Level III or Alert.

With this level of activity, the Geological Agency recommends that people do not carry out any activities at a radius of 3 km from the epicenter of Mount Lewotobi Laki.

The recommendation also applies to tourists and visitors, also in sector 4 km North-Northeast and 5 km in the Northeast sector.

Emanuel also appealed to the public not to be provoked by hoax issues that develop in society.

"Keep following the development of information about the activities of the Lewotobi Men's Volcano from the observation post," he advised.