Residents warn that Mount Awu is still active

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North Sulawesi Manado(ANTARA) –
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources’ Geological Bureau (ESDM) urged residents to stay away from the danger zone of Mount Au in the Sangih Islands district of North Sulawesi province.

“Based on continuous visual and instrumental monitoring, the activity level of Mount Awu remains at Level 3,” said P. Hadi Wijaya, head of the Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation Agency (PVMBG), in a release on Monday.

The report shows that it is clear from visual observations, seismic and deformation data that magma is continuing to intrude toward the surface and pressure is increasing.

The continued occurrence of deep and shallow volcanic earthquakes indicates the accumulation of pressure.

Dilatational deformation and recorded low-frequency earthquakes at the Pukak station indicate a continued accumulation of pressure and magma movement.

A rapid increase in the frequency of volcanic earthquakes may indicate an imminent eruption.

High-intensity local tectonic earthquakes may also trigger enhanced volcanic activity.

Strong earthquakes with sustained energy could potentially disrupt lava domes and trigger explosive eruptions.

Continued shallow earthquakes suggest pressure is building up, which could lead to an explosive eruption. Historical records show such eruptions can be accompanied by hot clouds.

Hardy stressed that under the current level 3 activity, the public and tourists should avoid entering the area within a five-kilometer radius of the crater.

The public is urged to follow the advice of the Geological Survey and not to be misled by false information.

Mount Awu is a stratovolcano located on Sangir Island, part of the Sangir Islands in North Sulawesi.

Known for its powerful eruptions and potentially devastating consequences, this 1,320-meter-high volcano is a significant geological feature of the region.

The volcano has a long history of volcanic eruptions, dating back to 1640. Several of these eruptions were particularly destructive, causing significant loss of life and property.

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