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        "id": 1695948,
        "msgid": "pvmbg-beware-of-increased-activity-at-mount-slamet-1777017157",
        "date": "2026-04-23 14:47:55",
        "title": "PVMBG: Beware of Increased Activity at Mount Slamet",
        "author": "",
        "source": "ANTARA_ID",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Regulation",
        "summary": "The Centre for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation (PVMBG) has warned of rising activity at Mount Slamet in Central Java, urging local governments and communities across five affected districts to heighten vigilance due to increased crater temperatures and volcanic earthquakes indicating magma movement. This alert was highlighted during a disaster mitigation socialisation event in Purwokerto, emphasising coordinated monitoring and preparedness through visual and instrumental methods. The initiative underscores the critical role of local disaster agencies and resilient village programmes in mitigating potential eruption risks, enhancing overall regional safety measures.",
        "content": "<p>Purwokerto (ANTARA) - The Head of the Centre for Volcanology and\nGeological Hazard Mitigation (PVMBG), Priatin Hadi Wijaya, has revealed\nan increase in activity at Mount Slamet in Central Java, which requires\njoint vigilance from local governments and surrounding communities.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMount Slamet covers five districts (Banyumas, Purbalingga, Pemalang,\nTegal, and Brebes), so our monitoring results need to be communicated to\nstakeholders to ensure collective preparedness,\u201d said PVMBG Head Priatin\nduring the \u201cSocialisation of Geological Disaster Mitigation in the Mount\nSlamet Volcanic Area\u201d event held in Purwokerto on Thursday.<\/p>\n<p>He stated that the socialisation serves as an important step to\nconvey the latest developments in the volcano\u2019s activity to local\ngovernments, Regional Disaster Management Agencies (BPBD), and community\nleaders, enabling more targeted responses.<\/p>\n<p>According to him, there are two main indicators showing the increased\nactivity at Mount Slamet: rising crater temperatures and volcanic\nseismic activity.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, seismic data indicates an increase in low-frequency\nearthquakes, suggesting magma movement from deeper parts towards\nshallower depths.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis condition shows dynamics within the volcano\u2019s body, thus\nrequiring collective vigilance,\u201d he explained.<\/p>\n<p>In conducting monitoring, PVMBG combines visual and instrumental\nmethods, such as monitoring cameras (CCTV), seismographs, tiltmeters,\nand Electronic Distance Measurement (EDM) to track the volcano\u2019s\ndeformation.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIf a rise in activity is possible and recommended by our expert\nteam, then evaluation up to status elevation must be carried out\nimmediately,\u201d said Priatin.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, the Acting Head of the Central Java (Jateng) BPBD, Bergas\nCatursasi Penanggungan, stated that the socialisation provides an\nimportant foundation for regions to strengthen disaster mitigation.<\/p>\n<p>He also emphasised the importance of disaster-resilient villages as\nthe frontline in facing potential eruptions.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/pvmbg-beware-of-increased-activity-at-mount-slamet-1777017157",
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