Dukono volcano (Halmahera, Indonesia): vigorous explosions continue

The explosion from Dukono volcano this morning (image: PVMBG)

The eruptive activity of the volcano resumes.

At about 08:26 local time today, a powerful explosion took place from the crater vent. A grey ash-rich column released tephra material to an altitude of 8,000 ft (2,400 m) towards the east.

The PVMBG volcano observatory reported a seismic signal with a maximum amplitude of 27 mm and a duration of 69 seconds.

In order to mitigate risk, people are advised to avoid the area within a radius of 3 km from the Malupang Warirang crater.

Source: Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi volcano activity update 14 June 2024