Lewotolo volcano (Lomblen Island, Indonesia): increased activity, 500 people evacuated
Mon, 9 Jan 2012, 00:01 | BY: T
The remote Lewotolo stratovolcano on Lomblen island in Indonesia is getting more and more active, with reports of "black columns of smoke" coming out from its crater, which probably translates to first ash eruptions happening. "Rumbling sounds are heard around the mountain" and a strong smell of sulfur is noticed. Now in the rainy season, the main risk will likely be lahars.
Jakarta Post reports that about 500 people residing near Mount Lewotolo have evacuated their homes voluntarily, and that providing shelters for them is difficult.
The alert status of Lewotolo has been raised to 3 (out of 4).
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- Hundreds Evacuate in NTT as Mt. Lewotolok Activity Rises (The Jakarta Post)
Lewotolo volcano (Lomblen Island, Indonesia) activity update: increased activity
Thu, 5 Jan 2012, 00:01 | BY: TP
The remote Lewotolo volcano in the Flores Sea was placed on alert on 2 January, after an increase in seismic activity and incandescence was observed on 2 January. - All news about: Lewotolo volcano
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- CVGHM (Volcanological Survey of Indonesia)
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Wed, 4 Jan 2012, 06:00
Lewotolok volcano (Lembata Island, Indonesia) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 4 January-10 January 2012 (New Activity / Unrest)
According to news articles, 500 people have evacuated their homes on 6 January because of increased activity at Lewotolo. Black smoke rose from the crater and rumbling sounds were reported. On 2 January CVGHM raised the Alert Level from 2 to 3 (on a scale of 1-4). ... Read all
Wed, 28 Dec 2011, 06:00
Lewotolok volcano (Lembata Island, Indonesia) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 28 December-3 January 2012 (New Activity / Unrest)
CVGHM reported that white plumes rose 50-250 m above the summit of Lewotolo during the month of December. Seismicity increased on 31 December and intensified on 2 January, the same day incandescence was observed. Based on visual and seismic observations, CVGHM raised the Alert Level from 1 to 2 (on a scale of 1-4) on 2 January, then later that day raised the Alert Level to 3. ... Read all
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