The Luncur Distance Of The Fall Of Lava Karangetang Up To 2,000 Meters

Karangetang/ANTARA HO Volcano

MANADO - Karangetang Volcano Observation Post (PGA), Sitaro Islands Regency, North Sulawesi (Sulut) observed a maximum lava avalanche glide distance of 2,000 meters during the observation period at 12.00-18.00 WITA.

" Visually, lava avalanches leading to Batuawang River and Kahetang rivers are approximately 1,000-2,000 meters," said Head of the Karangetang Volcano Observation Post, Yudia P Tatipang in Manado as reported by ANTARA, Monday, June 5.

Every now and then, lava avalanches parade to Kali Batang, Kali Timbelang and Kali Beha Barat approximately 1,000-1,200 meters.

PGA Karangetang post also recorded 82 avalanches with an amplitude of between five and 45 millimeters with a duration of 47-285 seconds.

"The avalanche earthquake is still high with the level of volcanic activity at level III on standby," he said.

Yudia hopes that several recommendations related to the alert status of Mount Karangetang will receive attention from residents on the slopes of the mountain.

People, visitors, tourists are expected not to approach, not to climb and not to do activities within the hazard forecast zone, namely a radius of 2.5 kilometers from the crater peak of two and the main crater and the sectoral expansion area to the southwest, south, southeast as far as 3.5 kilometers.

Beware of lava avalanches and hot clouds avalanches that can occur at any time from the previous buildup of lava material because its condition is unstable and easily collapsed, especially to the south, southeast, west and southwest sectors.

He also hopes that people who live around the banks of rivers that originate from the peak of Mount Karangetang will increase their preparedness from the potential threat of rain lava and flash floods that can flow to the beach.