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Bandung Latest - The Center For Volcanology And Geological Hazard Mitigation (Pvmbg) Of The Geological Agency Of The Ministry Of Energy And Mineral Resources (Esdm) Has Raised The Alert Level Of Mount Lokon From Level Ii (Waspada) To Level Iii (Alert). This Decision Is Effective From Wednesday, September 3, 2025 At 12:00 Wita, And Was Taken Based On Observations And Analysis Of Visual And Instrumental Data That Showed An Increasing Trend In The Last Few Days. Head Of The Geological Agency Muhammad Wafid Explained That The Increase In Activity Was Clearly Visible In The Seismic Recordings. &Quot;There Has Been An Increase In Seismic Activity On Mount Lokon, Specifically 143 Shallow Volcanic Earthquakes, 72 Gust Earthquakes, 15 Deep Volcanic Earthquakes, And 8 Distant Tectonic Earthquakes,&Quot; He Said In Bandung, Wednesday (3/9). In Addition To Seismic Activity, Deformation Data From The Tiltmeter Also Showed Inflation. The Pelangi Station Recorded An Increase In The Radial Axis (Y-Axis) From August 17 To September 2, 2025, Which Is One Of The Supporting Indicators For The Decision To Increase The Activity Level. Responding To This Condition, Wafid Appealed To The Public To Be Aware Of The Potential For Phreatic Eruptions, Namely Eruptions Caused By The Contact Of Magma Vapor With Hydrothermal Water That Can Occur Suddenly, With Or Without Clear Indications Of Prior Increase. For Safety, The Public And Tourists Are Prohibited From Approaching Or Carrying Out Activities Within A 2.5 Km Radius Of The Tompaluan Crater, Which Is The Center Of Activity. If An Eruption Occurs Accompanied By Ash Rain, The Public Is Advised To Remain Indoors. For Those Who Are Outside The Home, It Is Recommended To Use Nose And Mouth Protection (Masks) And Eye Protection (Glasses) To Reduce Exposure To Volcanic Ash. Mount Lokon Is Located In The Administrative City Of Tomohon, North Sulawesi Province, With A Geographical Position Of Around 1Deg21Deg30Deg North Latitude And 124Deg47Deg30Deg Longitude. East Longitude, And A Peak Elevation Of Approximately 1,579 Meters Above Sea Level (Volcano Baseline Data). The Volcano'S Activity Is Continuously Monitored Visually And Instrumentally From The Volcano Observation Post Located In Kakaskasen Village, North Tomohon District, Tomohon City, North Sulawesi Province. (Sf) Share This!
