Jakarta (VNA) - Mount Merapi, located near the densely populated city of Yogyakarta, the capital of the Special Region of Yogyakarta in Indonesia, emitted hot lava on January 10, prompting the country's Volcanology and Geological Disaster Mitigation Centre to issue a warning for the safety of nearby residents.
The volcano erupted five times, with lava flows reaching up to 1,900 metres. The potential dangers include hot clouds and lava flows, according to the centre. For areas south and southwest of the crater, these threats could extend up to 7 km, while for regions southeast of the volcano, the danger zone reaches 3 km.
Monitoring data indicates that Mount Merapi continues to produce magma, posing a risk of hot cloud emissions in the affected zones.
Residents have been advised to avoid activities within the hazardous areas and remain vigilant for possible lava floods and hot clouds during heavy rains.
Standing at 2,968 metres, Mount Merapi is one of Indonesia's 127 active volcanoes./.
