Indonesia’s Mount Luang volcano erupted at least five times on Wednesday, prompting a high-level alert and tsunami warning for further eruptions.
More than 11,000 people living near the volcano have been ordered to leave as the government struggles to establish a four-mile radius of safety around the mountain.
Luan itself island It is approximately three miles wide at its widest point and is separated from the much larger and more densely populated Taglandan Island by a narrow strait. The volcano has erupted several times over the past two centuries. very recently In 2002.
Since Tuesday night, the volcano has been rocked by a series of increasingly powerful explosions, sending lava pouring from its crater as the mountain is shrouded in clouds and lightning. As of Wednesday morning, more than 400 volcanic earthquakes had been detected around the island.
Indonesian rescue workers quickly evacuated the area with the help of local fishermen who provided boats for transportation. The Indonesian Navy dispatched warships and was able to evacuate 195 people.
eruption continuation Volcanic rock fell on homes in Taglandan on Thursday and Friday, making some roads impassable.
Most of Taglandan’s 2,000 residents were told to leave their homes, and the advisory came as some panicked residents had already begun fleeing.
Taglandan also has a small prison, and some inmates and staff were evacuated to the nearby island of Sulawesi.Much of Taglandan’s population eventually evacuated It takes about 6 hours by boat to reach Sulawesi Island.
Several airlines serving the area announced flight cancellations, and Sam Ratulangi International Airport, about 90 miles from the volcano, was closed Wednesday and Thursday due to a cloud of volcanic ash.
Australian Bureau of Meteorology Estimation Mount Luang blew volcanic ash into the atmosphere about 70,000 feet.
Another concern is that part of Mount Luang will collapse. It came off It falls into the sea due to an eruption. Indonesia’s Volcanoes Agency on Wednesday warned residents in a region haunted by memories of Anak Krakatoa’s 2018 eruption, which triggered a tsunami that killed more than 400 people, to prepare for a possible tsunami.
Indonesian officials Said On Friday morning, the volcano appeared to be calming down, but hours after that statement, the mountain began spewing ash again, leaving local residents stunned and frightened.
