The Semeru volcano on the Indonesian island of Java erupted on December 4, a year after the deadly disaster. The Volcanology and Geological Disaster Prevention Center (PVMBG) has decided to raise the alert level of Mount Semeru from the third level to the fourth level, which is the highest. In total, more than 2,400 people left their homes to seek shelter in 11 centers. As of Monday morning, France Diplomatie advised travelers to “stay more than 8km away from the crater and pay close attention to the safety instructions issued by the Indonesian authorities”.
A state of emergency was declared for two weeks, the population received masks to protect themselves from the ash in the air, and collective kitchens were created to feed the evacuees. “The army, police and emergency services continue to evacuate people from the village of Kurah Kobokan, where clouds of hot ash and cold lava may appear.said Abdul Muhari, a representative of the Indonesian Disaster Management Agency. “We are concerned about certain activities such as sand mining. We want to make sure the path of the ash and cold lava clouds is completely clear“.
More than 2,400 people were evacuated
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Authorities raised the alert level around Semeru from level three to level four, the highest, on Sunday. In the previous eruption last year, it was increased to three. Almost exactly one year ago, on December 4, 2021, Mount Semeru had already erupted, killing at least 51 people. Mudslides and ash engulfed villages, and nearly 10,000 people were forced to flee their homes.
Indonesia is located on the Pacific Ring of Fire, where the meeting of continental plates causes intense volcanic and seismic activity. There are about 130 active volcanoes in this Southeast Asian archipelago.
Advice to the French Diplomatie sif you are passing through a volcanic danger zone
- Stay informed about the development of the situation through local and international media.
- Pay attention to the instructions of the local authorities.
- Stay away from active volcanic areas and observe any access restrictions.
- Prepare an emergency kit containing, in addition to the essentials (medications, identification documents including passport, flashlight, etc.), plastic goggles that cover the eyes well (such as large swimming goggles) and a disposable breathing mask for each member. family (available in pharmacies).
- Make sure you have a supply of drinking water and food.
- Identify potential escape routes and areas to avoid (such as rivers that may carry silt or debris).
- Fill your car’s fuel tank and park it in a way that allows for an easy and quick departure.
Source: Le Figaro
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