The Indonesian Volcanology Center stated today, Tuesday, that "Mount Sinabung volcano has emitted a cloud of hot ash rising five kilometers, marking its first significant eruption since August of last year."
It is noted that the activity of Mount Sinabung volcano has increased since last year, prompting North Sumatra province to announce that volcanic alerts are at their second-highest level. The Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation Center clarified that no casualties have been reported, but an official previously urged residents to remain at least three kilometers away from the crater.
There are approximately 130 active volcanoes in Indonesia, the highest number of active volcanoes of any country in the world.
