Merapi

2023 - 3 - 12

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Indonesia's Merapi volcano spews hot clouds in new eruption (Phys.Org)

Indonesia's Mount Merapi erupted Saturday with avalanches of searing gas clouds and lava, forcing authorities to halt tourism and mining activities on the ...

About a quarter million people live within 10 kilometers (6 miles) of the volcano. Its last major eruption in 2010 killed 347 people and displaced 20,000 villagers. A column of hot clouds rose 100 meters (yards) into the air, said the National Disaster Management Agency's spokesperson Abdul Muhari.

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Indonesia's Merapi volcano erupts, covers villages in ash (CNA)

YOGYAKARTA, Indonesia: Indonesia's Mount Merapi, one of the world's most active volcanoes, erupted on Saturday (Mar 11), spewing out smoke and ash that ...

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Indonesia's Merapi volcano erupts, blankets villages in ash (Aljazeera.com)

At least eight villages near the volcano have been affected by volcanic ash. Mount Merapi. The volcano located in Indonesia's Yogyakarta special region erupted ...

At least eight villages near the volcano have been affected by volcanic ash, an officer at one of Merapiโ€™s observation posts said. There were no immediate reports of casualties. At least eight villages near the volcano have been affected by volcanic ash.

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Indonesia's Merapi volcano erupts, spews hot cloud (Reuters)

Indonesia's Merapi volcano erupted on Saturday, spewing hot cloud up to seven kilometres, the country's disaster management agency said in a statement.

"This has only been observed as one time event, there have been 5-6 avalanches. Register for free to Reuters and know the full story If the coverage continue to increase and the distance is further than 7 kilometres, it is likely that the residents will be recommended to evacuate," he said.

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Indonesia's Merapi volcano erupts, spewing hot ash (Xinhua)

JAKARTA, March 11 (Xinhua) -- Indonesia's Mount Merapi volcano erupted on Saturday, spewing volcanic ash to several villages nearby, the country's ...

As one of Indonesia's most active volcanos, Mount Merapi volcano erupted on Saturday, spewing volcanic ash to several villages nearby, the country's Geological Disaster Technology Research and Development Center reported. Indonesia's Mount Merapi volcano erupted on Saturday, spewing volcanic ash to several villages nearby, the country's Geological Disaster Technology Research and Development Center (BPPTKG) reported. This photo taken in Purwobinangun village of Sleman district, Yogyakarta, Indonesia shows Mount Merapi spewing volcanic materials on March 12, 2023. A man rides on a road at a residential area covered with volcanic materials after Mount Merapi volcano erupted in Magelang, Central Java, Indonesia, March 11, 2023. Volcanic materials spew out from Mount Merapi in Magelang, Central Java, Indonesia, March 11, 2023. Volcanic materials spew out from Mount Merapi in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, March 11, 2023.

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Merapi Volcano Eruption; Yogyakarta International Airport ... (English Tempo.co)

Yogyakarta Geological Disaster Center announces on Saturday that the Merapi volcano spewed hot clouds at 12:12.

The eruption has caused several villages to be affected with volcanic ashes showering over the areas. "Alhamdulillah, the Borobudur Temple area today wasnโ€™t affected by the volcanic ashes of Merapi so the visitors can still enjoy the beauty of Borobudur Temple," he said in Magelang, Saturday, March 11. Meanwhile, the Borobudur Temple in Magelang, Central Java, was still safe to visit as the tourist area was not affected by the volcanic ashes caused by the Merapi volcano eruption, said the temple general manager, Jamaludin Mawardi.

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Merapi volcano erupts, spews hot cloud (Jakarta Post)

The volcano located in Yogyakarta and Central Java erupted around 12 p.m local time (0500 GMT) and a lava flow of 1.5 km was observed, the local authority ...

"This has only been observed as one time event, there have been 5-6 avalanches. Located on the Pacific Ring of Fire, Indonesia has more volcanoes than any other country. The 2,963 metre-high (9,721 feet) Merapi is one of Indonesia's most active volcanoes and was already on the country's second-highest alert level.

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Indonesia's Merapi Volcano Spews Hot Clouds in New Eruption (Bloomberg)

MOUNT MERAPI, Indonesia (AP) โ€” Indonesia's Mount Merapi erupted Saturday with avalanches of searing gas clouds and lava, forcing authorities to halt tourism ...

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Merapi volcano erupts, covers villages in ash (Jakarta Post)

Mount Merapi, one of the world's most active volcanoes, erupted on Saturday, spewing out smoke and ash that blanketed villages near the crater.

Nearby residents should also expect "disruptions" from ash and be aware of potential dangers from volcanic mudflow, particularly if it rains near the volcano, Muhari said. "To anticipate potential danger from Mount Merapi eruption, the public is advised to stop any activities in the potential danger area," agency spokesperson Abdul Muhari said in a statement on Saturday. Mount Merapi, one of the world's most active volcanoes, erupted on Saturday, spewing out smoke and ash that blanketed villages near the crater.

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