MidLand, Jakarta – Intensity eruption of Mount Marapi Of West Sumatra increasing in February 2024. The Volcano Observation Post or PGA Marapi recorded 62 eruptions and 1,112 blasts on Mount Marapi during the past month. In January there were only 32 eruptions and 313 blasts.
In general, continuous eruptions and gusts vulcanic eruption different, especially regarding the impact. impact. The eruption occurred due to pressure in the mountain’s core which triggered an explosion and spewing of volcanic material, gas and rock with medium to large force. Meanwhile, blowing usually produces smoke or emits volcanic ash, characterized by minimal vibration and explosion.
Over the past month, the largest number of Mount Marapi eruptions occurred on February 25. That Sunday, Mount Marapi suffered seven eruptions accompanied by 79 gusts. The highest gust activity occurred on February 28, reaching 79 gusts, although no eruptions occurred on the same day.
In addition to continuing to erupt and exhale volcanic ash, Marapi eruption they also give rise to phenomena volcanic glow or light triggered by the heat of magma. This reddish-yellow light shines brightly at night.
“The light caused by the heat of the magma burns the surrounding air so that it appears bright. This indicates that the system is open and the magma can easily rise to the surface of the mountain,” said Ahmad Rafandi, post officer at PGA Marapi. as mentioned on the conversation platform. Marapi information.
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Rafandi explained that open systems refer to phenomena volcanic glow This allows the eruptive activity to decrease quickly because the pressure inside is not too strong. “We hope that this way the energy will run out quickly,” she said.
Until the beginning of this month the eruptive activity of Mount Marapi was still ongoing. The latest data obtained Time on 1 March 2024 at 12.18 WIB there was an eruption with medium pressure crater smoke at an altitude of 200-300 meters from the summit. The smoke tends towards the west and the colors observed are white and grey. Today’s eruptive activity in Marapi was also marked by two deep volcanic earthquakes, with an amplitude of 1.2-8.7 millimeters and a duration of between 10 and 19 seconds.
“People around Mount Marapi are prohibited from entering the mountain area within a 4.5 kilometer radius of the summit of Verbeek Crater. Settlements around valleys and rivers originating in Marapi must always be aware of the potential for melting washes, especially during the rainy season,” Rafandi said.
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