HALMAHERA - Mount Dukono in Galela, North Maluku, has erupted again with an ash column reaching 1,200 meters above the peak, Friday, April 10 morning. This volcanic activity is still at Level II (Warning) status.
Head of the Dukono Volcano Observation Post (PGA), Bambang Sugiono, said the eruption occurred at 08.09 WIT. The ash column was observed at a height of 2,287 meters above sea level.
The column of ash is white to gray with a thick intensity and is tilted towards the northeast of North Halmahera.
"This eruption was recorded on the seismogram with a maximum amplitude of 15 mm and a duration of 68.02 seconds. Currently, Mount Dukono is at Level II Alert status," he said.
Bambang appealed to the public and tourists not to carry out activities around the Malupang Warirang crater within a radius of 4 kilometers.
This recommendation is given because the volcanic ash eruption activity occurs periodically, with the direction of spread depending on wind conditions.
"It is recommended that people around Mount Dukono always provide masks or nose and mouth covers to avoid the impact of volcanic ash on the respiratory system," he explained.
Authorities also reminded that the ash-affected area could change at any time, so the public was asked to remain vigilant about the development of mountain activities.
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