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        "msgid": "several-indonesian-volcanoes-erupt-simultaneously-says-geology-expert-1788803461",
        "date": "2026-09-08 00:05:00",
        "title": "Several Indonesian Volcanoes Erupt Simultaneously, Says Geology Expert",
        "author": "",
        "source": "VIVA",
        "tags": "berita",
        "topic": "Infrastructure",
        "summary": "A professor of geological engineering at Universitas Padjadjaran has stated that volcanoes erupting in close succession, including Mount Anak Krakatau, Ibu, Semeru and Sinabung, are not directly linked, as each volcano has its own distinct magmatic system. He explained that activity at each volcano must be monitored individually, and noted that Anak Krakatau is under intensive observation using seismographs, GPS-based geodetic instruments and gas analysis. Indonesia's high geological hazard stems from its position at the meeting point of three tectonic plates within the Pacific Ring of Fire.",
        "content": "<p>A professor at the Faculty of Geological Engineering at Universitas\nPadjadjaran (FTG Unpad), Prof.\u00a0Nana Sulaksana, has said that volcanic\nactivity in neighbouring areas has no direct correlation, because each\nvolcano has a distinct magmatic system.<\/p>\n<p>Prof.\u00a0Nana explained that these differences are influenced by the\ndepth of the magma chamber, the pathway the magma travels, and the\ngeological conditions and rock through which the magma passes before\nreaching the surface.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSo, directly speaking, there is no connection between one volcano\nand another,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>He explained that the activity of each volcano must be monitored\naccording to its own characteristics and data, meaning that increased\nactivity at one volcano cannot serve as a direct indicator for\nanother.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEach volcano has its own system, depending on the depth of the magma\nchamber, the journey of the magma, and the rock it passes through,\u201d he\nsaid.<\/p>\n<p>The statement was a response to the activity of several Indonesian\nvolcanoes recorded erupting within a period close to that of Mount Anak\nKrakatau, including Mount Ibu, Semeru, Lewotobi Laki-laki, Ili Lewotolok\nand Sinabung.<\/p>\n<p>He believes this situation does not indicate any direct connection\nbetween the volcanic activities.<\/p>\n<p>On the same occasion, Prof.\u00a0Nana also said that Mount Anak Krakatau\nitself is being intensively monitored using various instruments to track\nthe development of its volcanic activity.<\/p>\n<p>Monitoring is carried out using seismographs to detect seismic\nactivity caused by magma movement, as well as GPS-based geodetic\ninstruments to measure changes or micro-movements in the volcano\u2019s\nbody.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cUnder this monitoring, there are several variables being observed,\nincluding the movement of magma from deep within the earth. This\nmovement is visible on seismographs installed at a minimum of three\npoints on the volcano\u2019s body,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, monitoring is reinforced by visual observation of smoke\nplumes, internet-connected CCTV cameras, and multi-gas analysis to\ndetect changes in the volcano\u2019s activity.<\/p>\n<p>Data on past eruptions and geological maps are also used as\nconsiderations in determining a volcano\u2019s status.<\/p>\n<p>Nana noted that Indonesia has a high level of geological hazard\nbecause it sits at the meeting point of three tectonic plates and within\nthe Pacific Ring of Fire.<\/p>",
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