Mount Raung Smoke Plume Caused by Land Fire, Not Eruption

Authorities have clarified that the smoke plume observed from Mount Raung is a result of a land fire, not a volcanic eruption. An agency confirmed that the smoke is not indicative of volcanic activity.

20 Aug, 03:48 — 20 Aug, 04:18

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Why this matters

Mount Raung is an active volcano in East Java, Indonesia, with a history of significant eruptions, making any smoke plume a cause for public concern. Clarifying that the smoke is from a land fire rather than an eruption helps to prevent unnecessary panic and ensures appropriate emergency responses.

Key entitiesMount Raung Geological Agency Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources

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What sources agree on

The smoke plume on Mount Raung was caused by a land fire.
The cause of the smoke was confirmed by Indonesia's Geological Agency.
The smoke was not a result of a volcanic eruption.

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The smoke plume on Mount Raung was caused by a land fire.

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The smoke was not caused by a volcanic eruption.

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Indonesia's Geological Agency confirmed the cause of the smoke.

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tempo-englishMostly Factual2h ago

Mount Raung Smoke Caused by Land Fire, Not Eruption: Agency

The Geological Agency confirmed that smoke on Mount Raung was caused by a land fire rather than an eruption.

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antara-englishMixed2h ago