Tuesday, 02 January 2024 12:17 GMT

Dukono Volcano Erupts in Indonesia


(MENAFN) According to reports, Dukono volcano in Indonesia’s North Maluku province erupted on Sunday, releasing a column of gray ash that rose up to 5,000 meters above its summit.

The 1,087-meter-high volcano is currently classified under the second-highest alert level, according to the country’s Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation.

Authorities have urged residents and visitors to avoid activities within a 4-kilometer radius of the crater due to safety risks. They also advised the use of face masks to reduce the health impact of volcanic ash exposure.

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