Mount Kerinci Erupts in Sumatra, Indonesia

Height and Location

Mount Kerinci, also known as Gunung Kerinci, is a stratovolcano located in the Kerinci Seblat National Park on the Indonesian island of Sumatra. It is Southeast Asia's tallest volcano, standing at 3,805 meters (12,484 feet) above sea level.

Eruption Details

On [DATE], Mount Kerinci erupted, sending ash and smoke into the air. The eruption caused no immediate reports of injuries or damage, but authorities have raised the volcano's alert level to orange. This indicates that an eruption is possible within 24 hours.

The Indonesian Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation (PVMBG) is closely monitoring the volcano and has advised people to stay away from the summit crater and the surrounding areas.