Sinabung volcano on Indonesia’s Sumatra island erupts without reports of casualties
Mount Sinabung, a volcano in Indonesia's Sumatra island, erupted on Monday, releasing a plume of black ash and smoke 3,500 meters (11,482 feet) above the peak. No casualties or evacuations were immediately reported, but locals and visitors were warned to avoid nearby villages and areas within a 6-kilometer (3.7-mile) radius of the summit.
Ash covered roads, vehicles, and buildings in several villages. The Indonesian Geological Agency raised the volcano alert level to "Watch," indicating the initial eruption could be followed by a larger one. About 30,000 people have been displaced due to Sinabung's volcanic activity in recent years. Indonesia, with its archipelago of over 280 million people and frequent seismic activity, is home to more than 120 active volcanoes.
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