Mount Semeru Releases 4.5 Kilometers Of Hot Cloud Drops

Mount Semeru's hot cloud fall (Source: BNPB)

JAKARTA - There has been a Mount Semeru Hot Clouds (APG) with a sliding distance of approximately 4.5 kilometers on Saturday afternoon, January 16, at 17.24 WIB.

According to a temporary visual observation report, it was seen that smoke slid to the southeast, thought to be coming from the Jonggring Kaloko crater, which was dark gray in large volumes. As for the volcanic ash rain, it is estimated to be directed north, adjusting the wind direction.

This incident was also confirmed by the Lumajang Regent, Thoriqul Haq, that the initial estimate of the location was in the area around Sumber Mujur Village and Curah Koboan Village.

"Mount Semeru emits hot clouds. With a distance of 4.5 kilometers. The area around Sumber Mujur and Curah Koboan, is currently a hot cloud avalanche point," explained Regent Thoriqul.

Regarding the status of the mountain, currently Mount Semeru is still at level II or 'Alert' and the Center for Volcanology and Geological Disaster Mitigation (PVMBG) is conducting further evaluations.

Meanwhile, the people living around Sumber Mujur Village and Curah Koboan Village and their surroundings need to be vigilant in facing potential disasters that can be caused.

In this case, especially the people around the Kobokan River Basin (DAS) to remain vigilant in the face of high rainfall intensity, because it can trigger cold lava floods.

Until this press release was released, the joint team between Ministries / Agencies is still in the process of developing information and there has been no statement of any casualties due to the incident.