Jakarta, June 12 -- Three active volcanoes in eastern Indonesia, namely Mount Dukono and Mount Ibu in North Maluku, and Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), erupted on Friday morning, the Geological Agency of the Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry (ESDM) reported.

Acting Head of the Geological Agency Lana Saria stated on Friday that the three eruptions occurred within a short period, ejecting columns of volcanic ash ranging from 400 to 500 meters above the summit of their respective craters.

The first eruption was recorded at Mount Dukono in North Halmahera, N Maluku at 6:15 a.m. local time, followed by Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki in East Flores at 7:04 a.m. local time, and Mount Ibu in West Halmahera, N Maluku at 7:45 ...