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Mount Raung Spews Volcanic Ash Columns in Indonesia’s East Java

Mount Raung in East Java spewed volcanic ash columns over 1,000 meters, affecting villagers in the Banyuwangi regency.

A resident of Glagah Subdistrict, Septi (33), said that her yard was covered with volcanic ash. Besides, she said that her eyes hurt when she was riding a motorcycle.

The authority has raised the status of Mount Raung from normal to alert.

Meanwhile, Mount Raung observation post (PPGA) officer, Burhan Alethea, confirmed that the eruption of the volcanic ash column reached 1,000 meters from the crater.

The authorities urged the public to wear masks when they leave their houses.

Source: https://regional.kompas.com/read/2021/02/08/16100021/gunung-raung-meletus-dan-keluarkan-debu-vulkanik-warga-diimbau-gunakan.