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Mount-Sinabung

Archipelago 3 years ago

Authorities lower Mount Sinabung alert level

Alert level for North Sumatra’s Mount Sinabung has been lowered due to decrease in volcanic activity.

National 5 years ago

Mt. Sinabung spews hot ash, surroundings evacuated

“We need to be cautious because the lava dome in Mt. Sinabung is growing every day," an observation team member said.

National 5 years ago

Hailstorm hits Karo regency following increased activity of Mt. Sinabung

The hailstorm occurred in Tiga Panah district, Karo regency, North Sumatra on Thursday afternoon for around 20 minutes. The volcano had spewed out a 4,000-meter column of ash a day earlier.

National 5 years ago

Karo farmers suffer Rp 41.8 billion in losses due to Mt. Sinabung eruption

Farmers in Karo regency, North Sumatra, suffered up to Rp 41.8 billion (US$ 2.8 million) in losses as their crops were heavily affected by volcanic ash from the eruption of Mount Sinabung, says Karo Agriculture Agency head Metehsa Karo-Karo.

National 5 years ago

Mt. Sinabung erupts again, spewing ash 2,000 meters high

As of Thursday, the PVMBG still maintained the volcano's alert status at Siaga, or level three of the four-tiered alert system.

National 5 years ago

Public warned of more eruptions as Mt. Sinabung spews ash 5,000 meters high

More eruptions are likely to ensue given the recent increase in frequency of tectonic earthquakes.

National 5 years ago

Mount Sinabung erupts again after year of inactivity

Mount Sinabung erupted for one hour starting at 1:58 a.m. on Saturday, causing local residents' houses and plantations to be covered with volcanic ash.

Business 7 years ago

North Sumatra, ministry work to revive cabbage exports

North Sumatra and the Agricultural Ministry are working to revive the province's commodity exports, which have suffered from the volcanic eruptions of Mount Sinabung.

National 7 years ago

Baby orangutan kept as pet dies in North Sumatra

After keeping a baby orangutan for four months, the owner reportedly asked residents through social media to take the orangutan from him for Rp 7 million.