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Mount Marapi in Agam and Tanah Datar Regencies
Mount Marapi in Agam and Tanah Datar Regencies
January 7 2023. Until Saturday evening, Mount Marapi had recorded eight eruptions.
Mitigation is carried out by prohibiting climbing. Meanwhile, dozens of climbers who were
originally on Mount Merapi were confirmed safe. BMKG has also set an alert status or Level
II. Apart from that, volcanic eruptions are one of the natural disasters that often occur in
Indonesia every year. Volcanic eruptions occur due to magma deposits in the bowels of the
earth which are pushed out by high pressure gas. There are several characteristics of a
volcano that is about to erupt, including the temperature around the mountain rises, the
springs dry up, they often make rumbling sounds, the plants around the mountain wither, and
the animals around the mountain migrate. When the signs of a volcanic eruption are visible
and occurring, it is better for the people around the slopes of the mountain to start making
preparations. The preparations for facing a volcano that is about to erupt are as follows. First,
identify the local area in determining a safe place to evacuate. Second, make a disaster
management plan. Third, prepare for evacuation if needed. Fourth, prepare basic needs. When
a volcano erupts, people are encouraged to avoid disaster-prone areas such as mountain
slopes, valleys and lava flow areas. Then protect yourself from eruption ash and hot clouds in
the open. When a volcano erupts, make sure to wear clothing that can protect the body, such
as long sleeves, long pants, hats and more. Don't forget to use a mask or cloth to cover your
Januari 2023. Hingga Sabtu malam, Gunung Marapi tercatat delapan kali erupsi. Mitigasi
dilakukan dengan melarang pendakian. Sedangkan puluhan pendaki yang semula berada di
Gunung Merapi dipastikan selamat. BMKG juga telah menetapkan status siaga atau Level II.
Selain itu, letusan gunung berapi merupakan salah satu bencana alam yang sering terjadi di
Indonesia setiap tahunnya. Letusan gunung berapi terjadi akibat endapan magma di dalam
perut bumi yang terdorong keluar oleh gas bertekanan tinggi. Ada beberapa ciri gunung api
yang akan meletus antara lain suhu di sekitar gunung naik, mata air mengering, sering
sekitar gunung bermigrasi. Ketika tanda-tanda letusan gunung sudah terlihat dan terjadi,
menghadapi gunung api yang akan meletus adalah sebagai berikut. Pertama, identifikasi
daerah setempat dalam menentukan tempat yang aman untuk mengungsi. Kedua, membuat
Keempat, siapkan kebutuhan pokok. Saat gunung meletus, masyarakat dihimbau untuk
menghindari daerah rawan bencana seperti lereng gunung, lembah dan daerah aliran lahar.
Kemudian lindungi diri Anda dari abu letusan dan awan panas di alam terbuka. Saat gunung
meletus, pastikan memakai pakaian yang dapat melindungi tubuh, seperti baju lengan
panjang, celana panjang, topi dan lainnya. Jangan lupa gunakan masker atau kain untuk