Dampak Erupsi Gunung Lewotobi, Ini Penampakan Flores Timur Usai Diguyur Abu Vulkanik | Kabar Siang

Summary

A volcanic eruption occurred at Mount Lewotobi in Flores Timur, East Nusa Tenggara, triggering a hot ash cloud that spread 1 km northwest. The eruption, which has caused 15 events since Tuesday, also produced lava flows and ash, affecting surrounding regions including Nusa Tenggara Barat and Sumba. Mount Lewotobi's alert level remains at 4 (dangerous), with evacuation measures in place for nearby areas. Despite the eruption's intensity, safety measures like the distribution of masks and supplies are in effect. Local authorities are working to ensure safety, with ongoing monitoring and response efforts, while the volcano continues to expel volcanic ash.

Takeaways

• 😀 Mount Lewotobi (Gunung Lewotobi Laki-Laki) in Flores Timur, Nusa Tenggara Timur, has erupted, releasing hot clouds reaching 1 km to the northwest.
• 😀 There have been 15 eruptions recorded from early Tuesday morning until evening, according to the Indonesian Center for Volcanology and Geological Disaster Mitigation (PVMBG).
• 😀 Lava has flowed 3 km west from the volcano, and volcanic ash has reached areas as far as Nusa Tenggara Barat and Sumba Island.
• 😀 The volcano is currently at a Level 4 (Awas) alert status, with a recommended safe evacuation radius of 7 km, extending to 9 km in the western and southwestern sectors.
• 😀 Yohanes Leonardo, a reporter on the ground, reports that volcanic ash is still visible, with a significant white plume coming from the volcano.
• 😀 The volcanic ash has not reached the same heights as in previous days, where it had reached up to 9–10 km above sea level.
• 😀 While the volcano continues to emit volcanic material, the ash remains white and dense, unlike the darker ash from earlier eruptions.
• 😀 The surrounding area, including a safe zone 15–20 km from the volcano, is less impacted by volcanic ash, which is mainly affecting the western regions like Sika and Maumere.
• 😀 Emergency teams, including BPBD and SAR, continue to monitor the situation to ensure there are no further casualties and to help evacuate vulnerable communities.
• 😀 Assistance, including masks and medicines, has been distributed to affected residents, but some in the safe zone still do not wear masks despite being in proximity to the volcano.

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