DISPATCHES

June 23, 2009

Rinjani Lava Flows into Segara Anak

LAVA from the eruption of Mt Baru Jari, part of Mt Rinjani, is flowing into Segara Anak lake. The lava flows 100 meters from the lakeside and stretches for about 600 meters wide. Climbing in the area is temporarily restricted.

The Center for Vulcanology & Disaster Mitigation has set the area within a 3kilometer radius as the disasterprone area. It is prone to pyroclastic and lava flows, poisonous gas, hot cin

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