Indonesia: Mount Merapi spews hot 1,250m cloud
Mount Merapi in Yogyakarta, Indonesia released a hot cloud of avalanches on March 28, with a sliding distance of up to 1,250 m toward Gendol river, according to the Center for Research and Development of Geological Disaster Technology of Indonesia (BPPTKG).
Lava erupted from Indonesia' Mount Merapi on February 7 (Photo: AFP/VNA)Jakarta (VNA) – Mount Merapi in
Yogyakarta, Indonesia released a hot cloud of avalanches on March 28, with a
sliding distance of up to 1,250 m toward Gendol river, according to the Center
for Research and Development of Geological Disaster Technology of Indonesia
(BPPTKG).
From midnight to 6 am local time, the BPPTKG recorded some minor earthquakes. During the period, the crater smoke was observed to be white with moderate intensity and 25 m high above the crater of the volcano.
Until now the BPPTKG has maintained the status of Mount Merapi at Level II and called on people to stay vigilant.
The agency has urged residents to not carry out activities within a 3-km radius from the summit of Mount Merapi and temporarily recommended against conducting climbing activities, except for the purposes of investigation and research related to disaster mitigation.
The community was also urged to avoid being provoked by issues pertaining to the eruption of Mount Merapi from unclear sources. –VNA
From midnight to 6 am local time, the BPPTKG recorded some minor earthquakes. During the period, the crater smoke was observed to be white with moderate intensity and 25 m high above the crater of the volcano.
Until now the BPPTKG has maintained the status of Mount Merapi at Level II and called on people to stay vigilant.
The agency has urged residents to not carry out activities within a 3-km radius from the summit of Mount Merapi and temporarily recommended against conducting climbing activities, except for the purposes of investigation and research related to disaster mitigation.
The community was also urged to avoid being provoked by issues pertaining to the eruption of Mount Merapi from unclear sources. –VNA
You should also see
Japanese Ambassador bids farewell to Acting President
Acting State President Vo Thi Anh Xuan on April 24 hosted a reception for Japanese Ambassador to Vietnam Yamada Takio who came to bid farewell to her.
See more
ASEAN
ASEAN Future Forum 2024 looks to ensure comprehensive security for community
The ASEAN Future Forum 2024 (AFF 2024) entered its second plenary session in Hanoi on the afternoon of April 23, discussing ways to ensure comprehensive security for the people-centred ASEAN Community.
ASEAN
ASEAN Future Forum 2024 enters first session
The first session of the ASEAN Future Forum 2024 (AFF 2024) in Hanoi on April 23 focused on fast and sustainable growth for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).
World
Malaysia, Philippines warn of severe heat in upcoming summer
Malaysia and the Philippines have warned of severe heat during the upcoming summer.
World
Thailand re-considers tourism tax
Thai tourism operators are urging the Thai government to seriously consider measures to tackle overtourism. One of the proposed measures is a tourism tax of 300 baht (8.11 USD).
World
Ten crew members killed after two Malaysian navy helicopters collide
Ten people have died after two navy helicopters collided in mid-air during a military rehearsal for a Royal Malaysian Navy parade.
