Marapi volcano (Western Sumatra): vulcanian eruptions go on

Ash column from Marapi’s explosion on 16 March (image: PVMBG)

The explosive eruption of the volcano continues.

Near-constant vulcanian-sized explosions continue to take place from the crater vent. On 18 March, a grey ash plume rose to estimated 14,000 ft (4,300 m) altitude and dissipated towards the east.

The PVMBG volcano observatory reported a seismic signal with a maximum amplitude of 30.4 mm and a duration of 65 seconds on 16 March.

In order to mitigate the current risk, people are advised to avoid the area within a 4.5 km radius from the Verbeek Crater.

The alert level for the volcano remains at Level III (Siaga) since 11 January.

Source: Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi volcano activity update 19 March 2024

The vigorous explosion from Marapi volcano on 18 March (source: FPMKI)