Klaten, Central Java. Mount Merapi in Central Java unleashed a series of lava avalanches Saturday morning, as authorities raised alerts and warned nearby residents to stay vigilant amid ongoing volcanic activity.
On Saturday morning, 13 lava avalanches were recorded heading southwest toward Bebeng River and Krasak River, reaching a maximum distance of 1,800 meters. The 2,968-meter volcano, which straddles the border between Yogyakarta and Central Java, remains at Level 3 (Alert) status.
In response to the increased volcanic activity, the Klaten Disaster Mitigation Agency (BPBD) has urged residents living on Merapi’s slopes to stay alert and reactivate…