Two volcanoes in Indonesia have spewed fresh lava down their slopes, in the latest of several eruptions in less than two weeks. Two volcanoes in Indonesia have spewed fresh lava down their slopes, in the latest of several eruptions in less than two weeks. Hours earlier, Mount Karangetang on Sulawesi’s Siau island sent lava and searing gas out of its crater, prompting evacuation preparations. Mount Karangetang is partially covered by volcanic smoke as it spews on Siau Island (AP)Authorities expanded its danger zone to 2.4 miles, from 1.8 miles, from its crater. Indonesia, home to 130 active volcanoes, lies on the Pacific Ring of Fire, an arc of volcanoes and fault lines encircling the Pacific Basin.

Source: Irish Independent February 08, 2019 09:22 UTC