The activity of Mount Marapi in West Sumatra has increased in the last three days, the public is advised to increase awareness of the threat of eruption hazards. It is known that Mount Marapi again spewed out volcanic ash eruptions until it was recorded at an altitude of 1.5 kilometers from above the peak. Volcano observer officers (PGA) reported that the eruption occurred at 20.48 WIB (4/4/2024) was recorded on a seismogram with a maximum amplitude of 30.4 millimeters and a duration of 52 seconds and at 02.24 WIB, Friday (5/4/2024), with a maximum amplitude of 22.6 MM and a duration of 43 seconds. "There was an eruption of Mount Marapi, West Sumatra on April 4, 2024 at 20.48 WIB and at 02.24 WIB on April 5 with a column height of ash observed 1,500 meters above the peak," said the Head of PGA Gunung Marapi, Ahmad Rifandi in an official data report received, Friday, April 5.
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"The ash column was observed to be gray with thick intensity leaning towards the northwest. Residents were asked to increase their vigilance and not approach the top of the mountain at a radius of 4.5 kilometers. Moreover, Marapi's current status is at level III or alert.
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