Volcanoes spew lava in new eruptions

JAKARTA: Two volcanoes in Indonesia have spewed fresh lava, in several eruptions in less than two weeks, an official said yesterday.

Volcanology official Kasbani said Mount Merapi on the main island of Java shot out hot clouds and lava that flowed 2000m down its slopes.

Mount Karangetang on Sulawesi’s Siau island emitted lava and gas, prompting evacuation preparations. Authorities expanded its danger zone to 4km from its crater. |

African News Agency (ANA)