A team from Gadjah Mada University (UGM) is currently conducting\nunderground mapping at the residence of Mutfiana, a resident of Kasuran\nMriyan X, Margomulyo, Seyegan, Sleman, which has experienced recurring\nfires. Most recently, the team discovered several underground cracks at\na depth of about 20 metres, suspected to be pathways for gas escaping to\nthe surface.<\/p>\n
The underground mapping at Mutfiana\u2019s house utilises\nground-penetrating radar (GPR). Saptono, from the Laboratory of\nExploration Geophysics, Department of Geological Engineering, Faculty of\nEngineering (FT) UGM, stated that the tool is used to detect potential\nlocations where gas might be escaping towards the surface. \u201cThe purpose\nis to see what lies beneath the surface, whether it be buried objects,\nsoil layers, or cracks, all of which can be detected with this device,\u201d\nSaptono said during a site visit in Seyegan, Sleman, on Monday\n(8\/6\/2026).<\/p>\n
The research team conducted inspections at several locations where\nfire had previously appeared. Preliminary results show several points of\nunderground cracks at a depth of approximately 20 metres, suspected to\nbe gas exit routes. However, these findings require further processing.\n\u201cAt this stage, the results are still preliminary and have not been\nfully processed. There appears to be a connection between the fire\npoints and the visible cracks underground at a depth of about 15-20\nmetres,\u201d he noted.<\/p>\n
Moving forward, these findings will be followed up with geoelectrical\nmapping to reach deeper soil or rock layers, allowing for the detection\nof cracks within rock formations and identifying any silt layers beneath\nthe house. \u201cThe current findings are quite shallow. According to plan,\nwe will next conduct geoelectrical surveys, similar to those performed\nby UPN, concentrating our efforts around the house,\u201d Saptono added.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, the initial cause of the fires at Mutfiana\u2019s house remains\nunknown. Consequently, the Sleman Regional Disaster Management Agency\n(BPBD) has installed two CCTV cameras in the front and middle rooms of\nthe house. \u201cThe intention is to observe the origin of the fire. No one\nhas witnessed the actual process of the fire emerging at these various\nspots directly,\u201d said the Head of Sleman BPBD, Bambang Kuntoro, when\ncontacted on Monday (8\/6\/2026).<\/p>\n
Bambang expressed hope that the CCTV footage would assist the\nacademic researchers. \u201cWe hope this can provide additional evidence for\nthe researchers to strengthen their conclusions regarding their\nfindings,\u201d he concluded.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/ugm-explains-discovery-of-underground-cracks-at-seyegan-lighthouse-house-1780958631", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }