Indonesia's Mount Sinabung Erupts, Ash Column Reaches 11,482 Feet

Mount Sinabung in Indonesia erupted, sending black ash and smoke 11,482 feet into the sky. No casualties reported yet, but residents advised to avoid areas within six kilometres of the summit.

Brit Brief 31/08/2026 10:00

Indonesia's Mount Sinabung Erupts, Ash Column Reaches 11,482 Feet — Mount Sinabung Erupts, Ash Rises 11,482 Feet

Indonesia's Mount Sinabung has erupted, sending a column of black ash and smoke 11,482 feet into the sky from the mountain's summit.

No Immediate Reports of Casualties

There have been no immediate reports of casualties, evacuations or flight disruptions in the region. However, residents and tourists have been advised to avoid activities in nearby villages in Karo district, North Sumatra province, and areas within six kilometres (3.7 miles) of the summit.