The Japan Meteorological Agency confirmed Japan will not experience a tsunami from a volcanic eruption in Indonesia on Friday. Mount Lewotobi on Flores Island erupted, producing a plume of 16,000 meters. Observations show no significant tidal changes.
The Japan Meteorological Agency has announced that no tsunami is anticipated for Japanese coasts following a considerable volcanic eruption in Indonesia. This announcement was made at 10 a.m. on Friday, indicating that no significant changes in tidal levels have been observed at any monitoring stations in or outside of Japan.
The agency reported that Mount Lewotobi, located on Flores Island, erupted at around 0:40 a.m. JST on Friday, which corresponds to 11:40 p.m. local time on Thursday. The eruption produced a volcanic plume that reached approximately 16,000 meters in height.
It is worth noting that major volcanic eruptions can sometimes lead to tsunamis due to changes in atmospheric pressure, yet the current situation does not indicate such a risk for Japan.
In summary, the Japan Meteorological Agency has confirmed that there is no tsunami threat to Japan following the recent eruption of Mount Lewotobi in Indonesia. Monitoring results indicate stable tidal levels, and the volcanic activity resulted in a significant plume without triggering adverse tsunamis.
Original Source: www3.nhk.or.jp
