Volcanoes have awakened in Iceland, Japan and Indonesia/Collage 24 Channel< p _ngcontent-sc90 class="news-annotation">Active volcanic activity began around the world on January 14th. In three different countries of the world, volcanoes woke up and began to erupt. In particular, volcanoes became active in Iceland, Indonesia and Japan. What is known about the volcanic eruption on January 15 in the world – read the material 24 Channel. The Department of Public Security of the National Police of Iceland reported that a volcanic eruption began near the fishing town of Grindovik. Icelandic law enforcement also published footage of the place where the volcano woke up. A volcano woke up in Iceland near the town of Grindovik/Photo by the Department of Public Security of the National Police of Iceland and from social networks Law enforcement noted that it is still not clear where the lava comes from. However, it is already approaching residential buildings in Grendovik. A bench has already been seen near Grendovik: watch the video Subsequently it became known that the residents of Grendovik had already been evacuated to safer places. It should be noted that this is the fifth eruption on the Reykjanes Peninsula since 2021, and the last time the volcano from the Svartsengi system woke up was on December 18, 2023. Volcanic eruptions in Iceland were seen from afar: watch the video The Japan Meteorological Agency said the Mount Otake volcano on Suwanose Island, Kagoshima Prefecture, erupted at 12:22 pm local time on January 15. The agency noted that there have been no reports of casualties yet. After the volcanic eruption, the meteorological agency took decisive action, raising the volcanic activity warning level by one line to level three. This precaution is a clear indication that people should exercise extreme caution and maintain a safe distance from the crater. A volcanic eruption occurred on Mount Otake in Japan/Photo by Kyodo News Highlighting the potential danger, the agency specifically warned citizens about the potential threat of massive rocks that forcefully thrown into the air within a radius of approximately 2 kilometers around the volcanic crater. To ensure effective communication and streamlined efforts, the Japanese government has taken proactive measures by establishing a special liaison office in the Prime Minister's Office . This facility serves as a central hub for the collection and dissemination of important information regarding the volcanic situation.
In Iceland, a volcano woke up for the second time in a month
A volcanic eruption also began in Japan.
Natural disaster also struck Indonesia< /h2>
Reuters journalists reported that, according to the geological agency, the Marapi volcano began to erupt in Indonesia on January 15. In particular, ash is known to have risen 1,300 meters from its peak six months after the fateful eruption.
The volcano in West Sumatra province erupted at least twice at 03:37 GMT on January 15. Indonesia's geological agency called for the evacuation of people within a 4.5 km radius of the eruption center as lava could flow into rivers and valleys.
В In the event of ash rain, we also urge residents to use masks to prevent respiratory diseases, the department said.
Subsequently it became known that volcanic ash from the eruption covered nearby houses and vehicles and evacuation tents set up by the local emergency management agency. Some residents went to medical facilities for breath tests, and authorities distributed masks to citizens.
