Intense phreatic eruption at Dempo volcano, South Sumatra, Indonesia
A brief but intense phreatic eruption was reported at Dempo volcano in South Sumatra, Indonesia, at 06:38 UTC (13:38 LT) on Saturday, November 23, 2024.
Indonesia prepares for peak rainy season as natural disasters claim 381 lives in 2024
With annual rainfall forecast to reach up to 5 000 mm (196.9 inches) from November 2024 through 2025, Indonesia’s National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) has urged local authorities to ramp up disaster preparedness efforts for the approaching peak of the rainy season.
Landslide claims 4 lives in Central Java, Indonesia
A landslide in Purworejo Regency, Central Java, struck on Tuesday, November19, 2024, at approximately 16:00 local time (LT), killing three people, severely damaging one house, and leaving one person missing.
Bali flights canceled as Lewotobi volcano eruption sends ash 9 km (29 500 feet) high, Indonesia
Flight disruptions continue for thousands of travelers as Indonesia’s Lewotobi volcano intensifies, sending ash clouds as high as 9 km (29 500 feet) on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, prompting airlines to cancel flights to and from Bali’s main airport. Authorities expanded the exclusion zone as volcanic debris was ejected up to 8 km (5 miles) from the crater.
Powerful eruptions at Lewotobi Laki-laki eject ash up to 16.7 km (55 000 feet) a.s.l., Indonesia
Powerful eruptive activity at Indonesia’s Lewotobi Laki-laki volcano continues after a series of high-level eruptions began on November 3, 2024, damaging over 2 300 homes and claiming lives of at least 9 people .
New high-level eruption at Lewotobi Laki-laki volcano ejects ash up to 16.7 km (55 000 feet) a.s.l., Indonesia
A new powerful eruption took place at Indonesia’s Lewotobi Laki-laki volcano on November 7, 2024, producing a thick column of ash that rose up to 16.7 km (55 000 feet) above sea level. This eruption follows increased volcanic activity since the end of October and a powerful eruption on November 3 during which 9 people died and more than 2 000 homes were damaged by lava bombs.
Eruption at Marapi volcano covers Bukittinggi in ashfall, Indonesia
Mount Marapi in West Sumatra erupted at 05:44 LT on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, producing ashfall over large areas, including Bukittinggi and surrounding regions. The eruption was preceded by increased seismic activity, signaling growing pressure within the volcano.
Indonesia to permanently relocate thousands after Lewotobi eruption kills 9
Indonesia’s National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) announced on November 6, 2024, that thousands of residents around Lewotobi Laki-Laki volcano on Flores island will be permanently relocated following recent eruptions that claimed nine lives.
58-day state of emergency declared after eruption at Lewotabi claims 9 lives, damages 2 384 homes, Indonesia
A powerful eruption at Lewotobi volcano on Indonesia’s Flores Island has resulted in at least 9 deaths and forced widespread evacuations, officials confirmed on November 5, 2024. The eruption took place on November 3, plunging nearby villages into darkness as lava, ash, and volcanic debris damaged homes and led to power outages. Authorities have declared a state of emergency, extending assistance to over 10 000 affected residents.
Major eruption at Lewotobi volcano claims at least 9 lives, Indonesia
A major eruption took place at Lewotobi Laki-laki volcano, Indonesia on Sunday, November 3, 2024, producing an ash column up to 12.2 km (40 000 feet) above sea level. The Aviation Color Code was raised to Red.
