Increased activity and earthquakes… raising the warning level for a volcano in Indonesia
Indonesian authorities have raised the warning level to Mount Bor Ni Tilong in Aceh Province, the westernmost part of the country, has reached the second level, after a series of excessive activity and volcanic earthquakes.
Acting Head of the Geological Agency at the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, Lana Saria, said: "The The 2,624-meter-high stratosphere, located in the Biner Meriya region of Aceh, recorded at least seven earthquakes yesterday evening, Tuesday, which were felt by residents of the area about five kilometers away. Seismographs also detected seven superficial volcanic earthquakes, as well as 14 deep earthquakes and two earthquakes in the earth’s crust."
Mount Bor Ni Tilong volcano
She explained that based on the results of visual and automatic monitoring, which show an increaseOn Mount Bor Ni Tilong, scientists raised the alert level from the third to the second highest level yesterday evening.
Saria added: "Aftershocks that followed earthquakes in the Earth’s crust indicate that pyroclastic activity can be easily stimulated by disturbances in the Earth’s crust."Noting that the increase in seismic activity has continued since July and its intensity has increased and has become closer to the surface during the past two months.
Possible eruption
Visual monitoring by the agency showed that the volcano is clearly visible, and no smoke is emitting from its crater. However, it warned of a possible eruption, including underground explosions and the emission of dangerous volcanic gases near areas that contain volcanic craters that emit vapors and gases.
Indonesia is located on the Pacific Ring of Fire, and contains more than 120 active volcanoes. Which makes it one of the most volcanically active countries in the world.
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