Merapi volcano in Indonesia spews clouds of ash days after its eruption

ArabiaWeather - The Indonesian Volcanology Agency announced that the Merapi volcano witnessed the release of clouds of ash half a kilometer high into the sky, more than a week after its eruption, which claimed the lives of 23 climbers.

Hendra Gunawan, head of the Indonesian Volcanology Agency, said that the Merapi volcano, which is considered one of the most active volcanoes on the island of Sumatra with a height of 2,891 meters, exploded at six in the morning local time (2300 GMT / seven in the morning Malaysia time), and the explosion was repeated again at some point. afternoon.

He noted that the explosion was relatively minor; Due to previous volcanic activity, the authorities' alert status remains at the second highest level for any upcoming developments.

The eruption of Merapi volcano ignites clouds of ash, affecting the lives of local residents

Footage from Reuters showed huge clouds of gray ash rising from the crater of Merapi volcano, as locals continue to go about their daily lives from a safe distance. After the eruption that occurred last week, local authorities prevented people from climbing the volcano, which was the deadliest in a year. 1979, when 60 people were killed.

Indonesia lies within the "Pacific Ring of Fire," an area of high seismic activity that lies atop multiple tectonic plates. With more than 140 volcanoes in the country, the world's largest population lives in close proximity to volcanoes, including 8.6 million people within 10 km.

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