Merak-Bakauheni Cruise Safe From The Eruption Of Mount Anak Krakatau

ILLUSTRATION OF BETWEEN DOCKS/Peacock Harbor

SERANG - Head of the Mount Anak Krakatau Monitoring Post, Deny Mardiono, said that the crossing or shipping route from Merak Harbor to Bakauheni was safe from the eruption of Mount Anak Krakatau. Anak Krakatau is outside a 5 kilometer radius," Deny said, quoted by Antara, Monday, April 25. According to him, the only volcanic material that arrived was volcanic ash. This condition also depends on the direction and speed of the wind. "Thus, travelers who will cross to Bakauheni from Merak Harbor are safe outside a 5 kilometer radius. The eruption of Mount Anak Krakatau yesterday did not affect sea level," said Deny.

The activity of Mount Anak Krakatau according to today's report from a seismic point of view has decreased where the tremor amplitude has decreased in the range of 4-50 mm with a dominance of 10 mm. "There will be more opportunity activities later. However, the current conditions are more conducive than before," he said.

"I think yesterday's eruption was normal, because an even greater eruption occurred in 2018," said Deny.

Previously, Mount Anak Krakatau in the waters of the Sunda Strait, between Banten and Lampung, had its status increased to level III from the previous level II. An officer of the Monitoring Post for Mount Anak Krakatau in South Lampung, Andi said its status had been upgraded from level II to level III since Sunday, 24 April, at 18.00 WIB. The public, especially fishermen and tourists, are asked not to approach Mount Anak Krakatau within a 5 kilometer radius in a level III situation. However, the community is still able to carry out their activities and not be consumed by irresponsible issues related to Mount Anak Krakatau.