Sinabung eruption of volcanic ash in Karo Regency

Sinabung eruption of volcanic ash in Karo Regency




Sinabung eruption of volcanic ash in Karo District, North Sumatra has a real effect on health because mengadung silica, glass raw materials. If the ashes on the eyes, then rubbed his eyes, then rubbed with a glass eye bath. Similarly, if entry into the respiratory system. Silica going into the throat and lungs.



"Effects of ash is very real. Especially for children," said Head of Sub Division Volcano Observation Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation (PVMBG) Agus Budianto, Sunday (08/29/2010).



"So the entire population of a radius of six kilometers from the mountain had to be evacuated," said Agus who also heads the Emergency Response Team Sinabung. Abu much cause eye irritation.



When contacted at the observation post at 17:15 Sinabung Sunalu Village, District Naman Teran, Karo District, Agus said the condition of the mountain shrouded in fog so that the peak is not visible. Activities not visible craters. But the apparent slope.



"The air temperature at the observation post around 20 degrees centigrade. Analysts also do not feel the quake. Only a small vibrations that are detected seismograph," said Agus. Activity decreased compared to the mountain early this morning.