Thinzar Nwe, Narinjara News, 8 October 2024
Wet Inn Nagar mud volcano erupted near Saing Chonvillage under Kyaukphyu township of Arakan State spewing lava to nearly300 feet.
The eruption started at around 11 am on 5October and lasted for about half an hour.
The hot mud shot up to a height of approximately 10feet, while lava spread over a distance of about 300 feet around the volcano.
Despite the eruption, there was no casualty and damage to the properties.
“The volcano is close to Dhanyawadi naval base. Since the area is amilitary zone with landmines, no one ventures into it,” said Ko Aung Aung, aresident of Kyaukphyu.
Wet Inn Nagar mud volcano is one of the four active volcanoes and thenorthernmost one erupted this time.
The last eruption from this volcano took place on 5 November 2023 marking atotal of six eruptions between 2016 and 2024.
In addition to this group, there are two mudvolcano groups namely Pan Shay Nagar and Tha Pyay Taw Nagar near Saing Chonvillage.
Pan Shay Nagar and Wet Inn Nagar groups remain most active with eruptions fromtime to time.
The mud volcanoes usually rise approximately 50 to 60meters above the sea level. The recent eruption was caused by a combination oftectonic activity and buildup of underground gasses. ( File photo)