Japan Confirms No Tsunami Risk After Indonesian Volcano Eruption

The Japan Meteorological Agency has confirmed that there will be no tsunami for Japan following the Indonesian volcanic eruption of Mount Lewotobi, which occurred at 0:40 a.m. Japan time on Friday, producing a plume of approximately 16,000 meters. No changes in tidal levels were recorded, ensuring safety for coastal regions.

The Japan Meteorological Agency has confirmed that no tsunamis are expected along Japanese coasts following a significant volcanic eruption in Indonesia. This announcement was made at 10 a.m. on Friday. There have been no noticeable changes in tidal levels at monitoring stations both within Japan and in neighboring regions.

The volcanic activity was linked to Mount Lewotobi, located on Flores Island, which erupted at approximately 0:40 a.m. Japan time on Friday, translating to 11:40 p.m. on Thursday local time. The eruption generated a volcanic plume that reached about 16,000 meters into the atmosphere.

Such major volcanic eruptions can potentially induce tsunamis due to shifts in atmospheric pressure; however, the Japan Meteorological Agency reassures that current assessments indicate no imminent threat of tsunami waves along its shores as a result of this event.

The Japan Meteorological Agency has provided reassurance that, despite the significant eruption of Mount Lewotobi in Indonesia, there is no danger of a tsunami affecting Japan. This conclusion stems from a lack of observed tidal changes, ensuring coastal safety in the region following the eruption.

Original Source: www3.nhk.or.jp