The Bukittinggi Volcano Observation Post (PGA) reported the eruption of Mount Marapi in Agam Regency and Tanah Datar Regency, West Sumatra (West Sumatra), accompanied by rain of volcanic ash.

"It's true, there was an eruption of Mount Marapi at 19.29 WIB accompanied by rain of volcanic ash," said PGA Officer Gunung Marapi Teguh as reported by ANTARA, Wednesday, January 22.

Based on PGA records, the eruption of Mount Marapi with an altitude of 2,891 meters above sea level (MDPL) was recorded on a seismogram with a maximum amplitude of 30.7 millimeters, with a duration of about 30 seconds.

A number of residents in Nagari Batu Palano, Sungai Pua District, Agam Regency also reported that the phenomenon of volcanic ash rain occurred after the eruption of Mount Marapi.

Previously, at 11.07 WIB, the local PGA also reported the eruption of Mount Marapi, but the height of the ash column was not observed because it was covered in fog.

From the seismogram records this eruption has a maximum amplitude of 28.8 millimeters with a duration of about 25 seconds.

The day before, Tuesday (21/1) the people who lived around Mount Marapi were shocked by the loud bangs of the eruption of Mount Marapi at 22:47 WIB.

However, the height of the ash column was not recorded because the mountain was covered in fog.

Currently, Mount Marapi is at Level II or Alert status. PVMBG issued a number of recommendations, including the community, climbers or visitors were asked not to enter or carry out activities within a three-kilometer radius of the eruption center (Kawah Verbeek) of Mount Marapi

In addition, PVMBG also urges people living around valleys, rivers or banks that originate at the top of Mount Marapi to always be aware of the potential threat of lahar hazards that can occur, especially during the rainy season.


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