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Indonesia Volcano Eruption Kills 10
A volcanic eruption on Flores Island, Indonesia, has killed at least 10 people and caused widespread damage. Authorities have raised the alert level and expanded the exclusion zone.
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Indonesia's National Disaster Management AgencyMount Lewotobi Laki Laki Monitoring PostSaint Gabriel FoundationBasarnas-National Search And RescueGeology Agency At The Energy And Mineral Resources Ministry
Firman YosefAbdul MuhariAgusta PalmaMuhammad Wafid
- What kind of damage was caused by the eruption?
- The eruption caused widespread damage, destroying houses and a convent. Hot volcanic material set fire to buildings in several villages, forcing thousands of people to evacuate.
- Why is Indonesia particularly prone to volcanic eruptions?
- Indonesia is located on the "Ring of Fire," making it prone to volcanic eruptions and earthquakes. The country has 120 active volcanoes, and this is the second major eruption in recent weeks.
- How did the recent eruption differ from the January eruption?
- The January eruption of Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki was different from the recent eruption due to a magma blockage in the crater that built up pressure before a more explosive event. This resulted in less detectable seismic activity beforehand.
- What is the death toll from the recent volcanic eruption in Indonesia?
- At least 10 people died, including a child, in the eruption of Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki in Indonesia. The eruption spewed ash 6,500 feet into the air and caused significant damage to nearby villages.
- What actions did Indonesian authorities take in response to the eruption?
- The volcano's alert status was raised to the highest level, and the exclusion zone was expanded to 4.3 miles after the eruption. Rescuers are searching for more victims buried under collapsed houses.