Impact Level: Warning

Locations Affected: Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki, Indonesia

Tracking Id: RINTP298247299

Description:

As per the Center for Volcanology and Geological Disaster Mitigation (PVMBG), Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki, located in Wulanggitang District, East Flores Regency (Flotim), East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), erupted in the early hours of Saturday morning (02 August).

• The height of the ash column was observed to be approximately 18,000 meters above sea level.
• The ash column of the eruption was grey to black.
• Avalanches occurred, but visually, the distance and direction of the avalanches were not observed.
• Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki is currently at Level IV (Alert) status. Therefore, the PVMBG urges the public and visitors to refrain from any activity within a six-kilometer radius and a seven-kilometer southwest-northeast sector of the eruption center.
• The authority have also asked the public to be aware of the potential for rain-induced lava floods in rivers that originate at the peak of Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki if there is heavy rain, especially in the villages of Dulipali, Padang Pasir, Nobo, Nurabelen, Klatanlo, Hokeng Jaya, Boru, and Nawakote.

Background:

Volcano alert levels range from Level I (Normal) to Level IV (Awas/Warning) in Indonesia, with Level IV being the highest and indicating a high risk of eruption.

• Level I (Normal): Volcano is in a normal state, with no signs of unrest.
• Level II (Waspada/Alert): Minor unrest observed, with increased activity.
• Level III (Siaga/Caution): Significant unrest, with increased likelihood of eruption.
• Level IV (Awas/Warning): Volcano is in imminent danger of eruption, with the highest risk of a major eruption.

Impact:

Traffic movement in the vicinity is likely to remain impacted. Earthquakes of low magnitudes cannot be ruled out. The possibility of power and telecommunication outages remains likely as well.

Recommendations:

Those present within the impact radius of the volcanic activity are advised to wear masks/nose-mouth covers to avoid the dangers of volcanic ash on the respiratory system.

Shut doors and windows of home/offices to avoid any respiratory problem. Those driving through the impacted area, are advised to abide by local guidelines and allow additional travel time.

• For more detailed information, contact the Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki Observation Post or the Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation (PVMBG), Geological Agency, Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources at 022-7272606.

Sources:
• https://magma.esdm.go.id/v1/gunung-api/laporan-harian