JAKARTA, Jan 10 (NNN-ANTARA) – Mount Merapi, located near the densely populated city of Yogyakarta, the capital of the Special Region of Yogyakarta Province, emitted hot lava, today.
The volcano erupted five times, with lava flows reaching up to 1,900 metres. This prompted the Volcanology and Geological Disaster Mitigation Centre to issue a warning for the safety of nearby residents.
The potential dangers include hot clouds and lava flows, according to the centre. For areas south and south-west of the crater, these threats could extend up to seven km, while for regions south-east of the volcano, the danger zone reaches three km.
Monitoring data indicates that, Mount Merapi continues to produce magma, posing a risk of hot cloud emissions in the affected zones.
Residents have been advised to avoid activities within the hazardous areas and remain vigilant for possible lava floods and hot clouds during heavy rains.
Standing at 2,968 metres, Mount Merapi is one of Indonesia’s 127 active volcanoes.– NNN-ANTARA
