Padang (ANTARA) - The Mount Marapi Observation Post (PGA) reported\nthat the eruption of the volcano, located in Agam Regency and Tanah\nDatar Regency, West Sumatra Province, spewed volcanic ash 500 metres\nhigh.<\/p>\n
\u201cAn eruption of Mount Marapi occurred at 10.19 WIB with the height of\nthe ash column observed at around 500 metres above the summit,\u201d said PGA\nMount Marapi officer Bilal Allegra Munbaits in Padang City,\nSaturday.<\/p>\n
In its report, the ash column was observed to be grey in colour with\nmoderate intensity towards the southeast. The eruption was recorded on\nthe seismograph with a maximum amplitude of 29.8 millimetres and a\nduration of 32 seconds.<\/p>\n
Currently, the 2,891-metre-high volcano is at Level II or Alert\nstatus. This means that the public is prohibited from carrying out\nactivities within a three-kilometre radius of the activity centre\n(Verbeek Crater).<\/p>\n
In addition, the Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation Centre\n(PVMBG) also reminded the public of the threat of potential cold lava\nflows, especially for those who live along the riverbanks that originate\nfrom the summit of the volcano.<\/p>\n
This condition is especially true during rain or the rainy season.\nFurthermore, if ash rain occurs, the public is advised to use masks to\ncover their nose and mouth to avoid respiratory problems.<\/p>\n
PGA officers continuously remind the public that the accumulation of\nmaterial from the volcanic eruption can cause the emergence of water\nflows that can potentially cause cold lava floods at any time.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/mount-marapi-eruption-spews-volcanic-ash-500-metres-high-1780605163", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }