The volcanic activity of Mount Semeru has reportedly increased again after the Volcano Observation Post recorded a series of six incandescent lava flows. This natural phenomenon was observed traveling as far as one kilometer from the crater center toward the southeastern sector, specifically in the direction of the Besuk Kobokan flow.
An officer at the Mount Semeru Observation Post, Liswanto, explained in his report that the eruption was also accompanied by a column of gray smoke rising 1,000 meters above the peak. This condition confirms that the volcanic activity of the tallest mountain on Java Island still shows quite active dynamics.
To date, relevant authorities maintain Mount Semeru's status at Level III (Alert). People in the vicinity of the disaster-prone areas are urged to comply with the exclusion zone, which is within a 13-kilometer radius from the crater's peak, to anticipate safety risks.
In addition to the threat of lava flows, the observation post also issued a stern warning to residents and hikers to watch out for the dangers of hot cloud avalanches and the potential for lahar (mudflow) floods. The public is asked to remain vigilant regarding weather changes and water discharge along the river flow that originates directly from the peak of Mount Semeru.
