JAKARTA - The Mount Marapi Volcano Post (PGA) reported that the volcano in Agam Regency and Tanah Datar Regency, West Sumatra Province, had erupted for about 22 seconds.
"There was an eruption of Mount Marapi at 02.29 WIB which was recorded in the seismogram with a maximum amplitude of 3.5 millimeters and lasted about 22 seconds," said PGA Mount Marapi officer Asep Antoni in Padang, Thursday.
In his report, Asep said the height of the volcanic ash column due to the eruption of the volcano at 2,891 meters above sea level (MDPL) was not observed because it was covered by clouds. Currently, Mount Marapi is still at Level II or Alert.
The Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation (PVMBG) has issued a number of recommendations for the public to follow. First, prohibit anyone from carrying out activities or activities within a radius of three kilometers from the center of volcanic activity (Verbeek Crater).
Second, PVMBG also reminded of the potential threat of cold lava, especially for people who live along the river flow upstream from the volcano's peak. This condition can occur when it rains or during the rainy season.
"Please increase vigilance, especially for residents who live near the riverbanks that flow directly from Mount Marapi," said PVMBG.
Then, if there is ash rain, the public is advised to use nose and mouth covering masks to avoid respiratory tract disorders. Another recommendation is to ask all parties to maintain a conducive atmosphere, and not to spread false narratives.
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