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    "data": {
        "id": 1729291,
        "msgid": "mount-dukono-is-not-a-place-to-challenge-death-1778392315",
        "date": "2026-05-10 11:34:48",
        "title": "Mount Dukono is not a place to challenge death",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_ID",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Regulation",
        "summary": "The recent eruption of Mount Dukono in North Maluku has resulted in a forced evacuation of hikers, one fatality, and two missing individuals, underscoring the severe risks posed by active volcanoes in Indonesia's Ring of Fire. Despite prior warnings from the Centre for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation since December 2024 and a closure of hiking activities from April 2026, the surge in extreme volcano tourism driven by social media and FOMO culture has endangered lives. The government is urged to firmly restrict such activities to prioritise safety over tourism revenue, respecting the natural boundaries of these hazardous sites.",
        "content": "<p>The government must not hesitate to restrict hiking activities, even\nif the policy seriously impacts tourist visits and regional income.\nMataram (ANTARA) - The forced evacuation of more than a dozen hikers,\nthe fall of one fatality, and two other hikers still being searched for\npaint a bitter picture of the eruption of Mount Dukono on Halmahera\nIsland, North Maluku. The incident demonstrates the magnitude of the\ndisaster threat lurking in areas of active volcanoes, especially when\nvolcanic activity increases sporadically. Yet, Dukono is not a mountain\nthat erupts suddenly without first showing natural signs as an initial\nwarning before a major eruption. Since 11 December 2024, the Centre for\nVolcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation (PVMBG) has recommended\nthat people refrain from activities within a four-kilometre radius of\nthe active volcanic centre at Malumpang Warirang crater. Hiking tourism\nhas been closed since 17 April 2026 due to rapidly increasing magmatic\nand volcanic activity. The four-kilometre zone from the crater holds\ndirect threats in the form of ejected incandescent rocks and the spread\nof volcanic ash. Thick eruption columns with heights of ten kilometres\nabove the summit of Mount Dukono are commonplace in active volcanoes,\nconsidering Indonesia\u2019s geographical position in the world\u2019s Ring of\nFire. Throughout 2025, Dukono, which stands at 1,355 metres above sea\nlevel, ranked among the top four most active erupting mountains\nnationally, following Mount Semeru, Mount Ibu, and Mount Lewotobi\nLaki-laki. This top-four national ranking indicates that the mountain,\nwith its Level II or Alert status, is not an adrenaline arena for\nchallenging death, but rather a natural destination that must always be\nrespected and approached with caution by humans. Mount Dukono also holds\na Type A classification due to its history of eruptions from 1600 to the\npresent. The eruption characteristics are intermittent and often not\naccompanied by strong deep volcanic earthquakes. Hiking mountains is not\nabout conquering nature, but understanding human limits in the face of\nnature. Safety must be the top priority above the ego of adventure. FOMO\nCulture Post the Covid-19 pandemic, which no longer restricts human\nmovement for outdoor activities, the intensity of hikes to Mount Dukono\nhas increased significantly due to numerous viral videos showing moments\nof eruptions from the crater rim. The presence of social media featuring\ndramatic stories related to hiking active volcanoes has given rise to a\nfear of missing out (FOMO) culture, thereby fostering a trend in extreme\nhiking tourism.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/mount-dukono-is-not-a-place-to-challenge-death-1778392315",
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