Lokon volcano (North Sulawesi, Indonesia): new eruption on 11 Feb 2012

Mount Lokon volcano in North Sulawesi, Indonesia, erupted again yesterday (Friday 11 Feb) at around 20h20 local time. According to local news, the eruption produced a loud thumping noise and a 2 km tall ash eruption column, suggesting that this was a vulcanian-type, vent-clearing explosion.
The eruption followed an increase in earthquakes since the previous day recorded by the local observatory that monitors Mount Lokon and Mahawu volcanoes flanking the town of Tomohon, near Manado.
Residents from nearby villages such as Kinilow I, Kinilow, and Kakaskasen were reported to have fled their homes.
Lokon is one of Indonesia's most active volcanoes and erupts on average every few years. The last stronger eruptive phase occurred in July last year.

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