"The situation around Mount Sinabung is very dark now," said Gilbert Sembiring, who was visiting a friend near the volcano when Monday's eruption occurred. Sinabung is among more than 120 active volcanoes in Indonesia, which is prone to seismic upheaval due to its location on the Pacific "Ring of Fire," an arc of volcanoes and fault lines encircling the Pacific Basin. "The sound was like thunder, it lasted for less than 30 seconds," resident Rachrur Rozi Pasi told Reuters. Indonesian men use their mobile phones to take photos as Mount Sinabung spews volcanic materials into the air as it erupts, in Karo, North Sumatra, Indonesia, Monday, Aug. 10, 2020. Read RT Privacy policy to find out more. The extraordinary eruption even blocked out the sun as it blanketed villages in soot. But it did say that people should stay at least 5 kilometers (3.1 miles) away from the crater's mouth. President Donald Trump’s choice for the Supreme Court is a favorite among social conservatives. You can find more information in our data protection declaration. Some 30,000 people have been forced to leave homes around Sinabung in the past few years. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed. This website uses cookies. It was the second eruption in as many days at Mount Sinabung. And it is also considerably shorter. © 2020 Deutsche Welle | He said villages outside the red zone were not in immediate danger. Indonesia's Sinabung Volcano Spews New Burst of Hot Ash More Mount Sinabung spews volcanic materials during an eruption, in Karo, North Sumatra, Indonesia, Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020. © Autonomous Nonprofit Organization “TV-Novosti”, 2005–2020. MEDAN, Indonesia (AP) — A rumbling volcano in western Indonesia on Sunday unleashed an avalanche of scorching clouds down its slopes. Not all U.S. presidents are missed once they leave the White House. Mount Sinabung had been inactive for centuries until it erupted again in 2010. The head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned this week that young people are driving the rise in cases. Jakarta, Indonesia (AP) -- Indonesia’s Anak Krakatau volcano spewed a column of ash 500 meters (1,640 feet) into the sky in the longest eruption since the … We use cookies to improve our service for you. It has been continuously erupting for centuries with more or less intensity. At least 10 people were injured when Etna suddenly launched volcanic rocks and steam in 2017. News Indonesia volcano eruption: Mount Sinabung spews huge ash cloud. Mount Sinabung on Indonesia's Sumatra island erupted on Monday, firing ash and other volcanic materials as high as 5,000 meters (16,400 feet) into the sky. All rights reserved. (AP Photo) The Associated Press. Authorities are closely monitoring Mount Sinabung on Sumatra, one of Indonesia’s main islands, after sensors picked up increasing activity in past weeks. A collection of moments during and after Barack Obama's presidency. The volcano sent a column of volcanic materials a few thousands meters into the sky. Berikut kondisi situasi Daerah kawasan gunung sinabung dan sekitarannya. Frightening. Stay informed daily on the latest news and advice on COVID-19 from the editors at U.S. News & World Report. It has been active ever since, occasionally erupting. Sinabung is among more than 120 active volcanoes in Indonesia, which is prone to seismic upheaval due to its location on the Pacific “Ring of Fire,” an arc of volcanoes and fault lines encircling the Pacific Basin. "It was bigger than the eruption a couple of days ago.". Barrett’s Nomination Fight Could Galvanize Democratic Voters, How Families Are Handling a COVID Halloween. Pacific "Ring of Fire," a ring of volcanoes and moving fault lines that surround the ocean. The research lines up with previous estimates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and suggests that the U.S. is a long way from herd immunity. Although there were no fatalities, residents have been warned of the danger lava could pose. Both eruptions prompted authorities to close down the airport in the tourist resort, effectively stranding thousands of visitors. And while it has little chance of passage, it reveals an increasing level of worry about the high court among Democrats. All rights reserved. Subscribe to RT newsletter to get stories the mainstream media won’t tell you, Chip supplier Qualcomm seeks to avert ‘costly’ US ban on exports to Huawei – report, Kanye West could be kicked from Illinois ballot after allegedly submitting nearly 2,000 ‘invalid’ signatures, UK government could target the OBESE for lockdown in case of 2nd Covid-19 wave, report suggests, Fire breaks out as protesters attempt to storm Beirut parliament in second night of demonstrations (VIDEO), Pelosi prays for needy as Dems rip Trump Covid-19 orders as ‘big show’ that ‘won't do the job,’ ignoring futile shows in Congress, Abuse of power or social justice witch hunt?