Mount Marapi Erupts, Residents Of Agam West Sumatra Asked To Stay Away From 3 Km Radius

The eruption of Mount Marapi on Wednesday morning that ejected volcanic ash as high as 1,600 meters above the peak, Wednesday (14/5/2025). (ANTARA)

PADANG Mount Marapi, which is located in Agam Regency and Tanah Datar Regency, West Sumatra (West Sumatra), erupted again on Wednesday, May 14, May 14. The eruption occurred at 09.42 WIB, with a column of volcanic ash observed reaching an altitude of 1,600 meters above the top of the mountain.

Mount Marapi Volcano Observation Post (PGA) officer, Teguh, reported that the column of ash vomited was thick gray with thick intensity and was leaning towards the northeast.

"This eruption was recorded on a seismograph with a maximum amplitude of 30.4 millimeters and a duration of about 1 minute 2 seconds," Teguh said, quoted from ANTARA.

Mount Marapi is currently on Alert (Level II) status. The Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation (PVMBG) issued a strong appeal to the public not to carry out activities within a three-kilometer radius of the eruption center in Verbeek Crater.

PVMBG also warns of the potential for cold lava, especially for residents who live along rivers that originate from the summit of Mount Marapi. This threat increases when heavy rains occur or enters the rainy season.

In addition, the public is advised to use a mask covering the nose and mouth in the event of ash rain, to prevent respiratory tract problems.

Mount Marapi is known as one of the most active volcanoes in West Sumatra. Repeated volcanic activity makes the surrounding areas often under close monitoring, especially because of the large number of residential areas and climbing routes that are popular among tourists.

PVMBG together with the West Sumatra Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) continue to carry out intensive monitoring and coordination to ensure the safety of the surrounding community and preparedness for potential follow-up eruptions.