Dukono volcano (Halmahera, Indonesia): stronger-than-usual explosions continue

The above-average explosion from Dukono this morning (image: PVMBG)

The increased eruptive activity continues from the volcano.

Another powerful explosion occurred from the volcano’s crater this morning. At about 08:54 local time, grey ash-rich emissions rose up to 4 km altitude and drifted northwest.

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 11 December 2024