Mount Sinabung Eruptions Launches 4,500 Meters Of Volcanic Ash

Mount Sinabung/PHOTO VIA ANTARA

MEDAN - Mount Sinabung in Karo Regency, North Sumatra, on Wednesday erupted and spewed volcanic ash with a column height of 4,500 meters.

"The eruption of Mount Sinabung occurred at 13.20 WIB. The column of gray ash with thick intensity was carried by the wind leaning towards the east and south," said PVMBG Officer Armen Putra, quoted by Antara, Wednesday, July 28.

He said the Sinabung eruption was recorded on a seismogram with a maximum amplitude of 120 mm and a duration of 12 minutes 22 seconds.

In addition, this eruption was accompanied by hot clouds sliding as far as 1,000 meters to the east and southeast.

Armen appealed to residents and tourists not to approach or enter the recommended Sinabung danger zone.

"Because Sinabung activity is still very high and eruptions and subsequent hot clouds can occur at any time," he said.

In addition, residents affected by volcanic ash should always use masks when doing activities outside the home, in order to avoid the adverse effects caused by volcanic ash such as ARI and eye irritation.

"The status of Mount Sinabung is still on alert level III," he said.