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Several regions plunged into darkness after being covered by volcanic ash, while over 300 families were sheltered in Lumajang Regency.
Authorities in Indonesia reported the death of one person while 41 were injured after the eruption of the Semeru volcano on the island of Java on Saturday.
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National Agency for Natural Disaster Management spokesman Abdul Muhari noted that several regions have been plunged into darkness after being covered by volcanic ash.
Indonesia's volcanology service put the risk in the area at level 2 out of a maximum of 4 and issued a flight alert for aircraft flying in the region.
The emergency department deployed rescue teams to assess the situation.
Sameru meletus pic.twitter.com/UXKqrfjJHZ
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Over 300 families were sheltered in Curah Kerobokan village in Lumajang Regency.
The eruption took place in broad daylight, around 15.30 local time. The thick cloud reached 3,676 meters high.
The Indonesian archipelago lies within the so-called Pacific Ring of Fire, an area of great seismic activity with 127 active volcanoes.
The lava flow produced by the Cumbre Vieja volcano falls into the Atlantic Ocean in Tazacorte on the Canary Island of La Palma.
— teleSUR English (@telesurenglish) October 1, 2021
While the explosion and clouds of toxic gases released have not materialized, experts warn that a forecast change in wind may bring new dangers. pic.twitter.com/z5hDOtOqyr
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