The distribution area of volcanic ash from Mount Anak Krakatau (GAK),\nwhich has been erupting since Friday night (4\/9), was recorded to have\nspread towards Jakarta, Lampung, and West Java on Monday (7\/9).<\/p>\n
Based on a report from the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics\nAgency (BMKG) with distribution data at 04.00 WIB on Monday, the\nvolcanic ash was detected moving in different distribution\ndirections.<\/p>\n
\u201cVolcanic ash was observed moving away from the summit of Mount Anak\nKrakatau, detected at two altitude layers with different distribution\ndirections,\u201d the BMKG report stated on Monday (7\/9) morning.<\/p>\n
Distribution 1, at a low layer (surface 15,000 ft\/4.57 km), moved\ntowards the Southeast to Northwest, covering parts of Jakarta, Banten,\nLampung, West Java, and surrounding waters.<\/p>\n
\u201cAt this altitude, the ash distribution has the potential to affect\nair quality and visibility in the affected areas,\u201d the BMKG report\nstated.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, Distribution 2, at a high layer (surface 50,000 ft\/15.24\nkm), moved towards the Southwest to West, covering the Indian Ocean to\nthe West and Southwest of Bengkulu, Lampung, and Banten.<\/p>\n
\u201cAt this altitude, the ash distribution mainly impacts aviation\nbecause it is located along aircraft flight paths,\u201d the BMKG\ncontinued.<\/p>\n
In addition, the volcanic ash distribution on Monday morning is\nexpected to spread further towards the West.<\/p>\n
To obtain the latest information, residents in affected areas are\nadvised to ensure they receive official information from BMKG, PVMBG,\nand related agencies. Residents are also advised to pay attention to air\nconditions and visibility during activities.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/update-on-krakatau-volcanic-ash-distribution-monday-morning-1788738652", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }