The Mountain of Fire suddenly awoke. A shocking sight

Merapi is approximately 2,900 meters above sea level. The Center for Research and Development of Geological Disaster Technologies, which has been observing the volcano for several years, estimated that it poses a third-degree threat (on a four-level scale) – and this alert has been applicable to it all this time.

On Sunday (November 2), he suddenly woke up. The occurrence of pyroclastic avalanches (mixtures of hot volcanic gases, as well as ash and rock fragments that move down the slopes of the volcano at high speed – up to 150 kilometers per hour – have been reported in the Merapi area).

The first of them was noticed before noon. Experts from Indonesian institutes counted eight such incidents.

Indonesia. The authorities appealed to citizens

It should be noted that Merapi threatens the local population – 400,000 inhabitants of Yogyakarta. In addition to avalanches, services are also concerned about lava flowing out from the mouth of the Mountain of Fire. Rainfall allows it to reach further – to lower regions.

The city authorities appeal to citizens and visitors to be careful and listen to the press releases of the services. The most endangered area is the southwestern sector – near the Boyong, Bedog, Bebeng and Krasak rivers.

People are asked to stay at home – it is not recommended to plan outdoor activities, especially in the most dangerous territories.

Merapi volcano called the Mountain of Fire

Merapi is one of the most active volcanoes on Earth. Since the 16th century, approximately 60 major eruptions have been recorded. Smaller inhabitants are expected approximately every 2-3 years. His last awakening was in December 2023 (almost two years ago).

In 2010, an eruption led to the death of over 300 people – not to mention the destruction of infrastructure and crops. Thousands of people had to leave their homes.