Mount Sinabung volcanic ashes spread far and wide.

The volcano Mt Sinabung erupted again on 02 March. The eruption was large and damaged the surrounding environment, especially peoples’ farm land. In the past the volcano had not been too active, but it erupted again in 2010 and has continued to do up until now.

Mt Sinabung erupted a few days ago damaging local farming land and spreading ash over hundreds of kilomteres. Source: Provided by Nurhadi Sucahyo 05 Mar 21

Volcano watcher from the Mount Sinabung, Armen Putra, talks about the activity of the volcano in his interview with SBS correspondent Nurhadi Sucahyo.

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Armen Putra is the volcano watcher from the Mount Sinabung Observation Post in North Sumatera. Source: Provided by Nurhadi Sucahyo - 05 Mar 21.