The extrusive activity at the volcano continues.
Glowing avalanches (hot avalanches of lava particles and ash) descended the southwestern flank of the volcano at 20:26 local time tonight, reaching approx. 2700 m sliding distance from the summit. It resulted from growing, more and more unstable hot lava material, accumulating in the active lava dome at the southwestern rim, making it prone to collapse into hot rock falls.
Ash plumes were separated from pyroclastic density currents (so-called phoenix clouds) that rose above the crater.
The public is recommended to stay at least 3 km away from the summit.
Source: Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi volcano activity update 5 July 2023
Selamat Malam Warga Merapi! Berikut video awan panas guguran di Gunung Merapi pada 5 Juli 2023 pukul 20.26 WIB dengan jarak luncur 2700 m ke arah Barat Daya (Kali Bebeng) arah angin ke Timur. Tingkat aktivitas Gunung Merapi SIAGA (Level 3).
#MerapiSiaga pic.twitter.com/sW6qMjFJrE— BPPTKG (@BPPTKG) July 5, 2023