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Japan acknowledges risk of ‘tsunami’ after volcano erupts in Papua New Guinea

A volcano in Papua New Guinea erupted on Monday, the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) announced, adding that it is assessing a possible ‘tsunami’ risk to Japan’s coasts.

Mount Ulawun, on the island of New Britain, in Papua New Guinea, erupted today around 3:30 PM local time (6:30 AM Lisbon), spewing volcanic smoke to a height of 15,000 meters. Ash Advisory Center in Darwin, Australia.

The Japan Meteorological Agency admitted there is a risk of a ‘tsunami’ approaching Japan later today. According to the JMA, the first waves could reach Izu and Ogasawara Islands about three hours after the shock caused by the eruption.

The Japanese agency has not issued any ‘tsunami’ warnings or warnings and stated that no significant change in sea level has been observed at observation sites inside and outside Japan.

Geoscience Australia, a government agency, said there was no warning for Australian waters. The Hawaii-based Pacific Tsunami Warning Center also did not issue any warnings.

Papua New Guinea’s Geological Risk Management Division, a government agency that monitors earthquakes, tsunamis and volcanic eruptions, did not immediately respond to a request for information.

The JMA, however, urged coastal residents to remain cautious in the event of a delay in the arrival of a ‘tsunami’, adding that it could not immediately predict the size of the waves.

Author: DN/Lusa

Source: DN

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