The Geological Agency of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) recorded the ninth eruption on early Saturday at 00:57 a.m. local time, with the column height observed at approximately 400 meters above the summit, or 1,725 meters above sea level.
An officer at the Mount Ibu Volcano Observation Post (PGA), Axl Roeroe, stated on Saturday that the volcanic activity was recorded on a seismograph, with a maximum amplitude of 28 millimeters and a duration of 48 seconds.
Roeroe stated that the ash column from the eruption was observed to be gray, dense, and drifting southwest.
On Friday, at 8:26 a.m. local time, the volcano erupted, spewing a 700-meter-high volcanic ash column into the air for 74 seconds.
Meanwhile, most of the six subsequent eruptions could not be observed due to haze and poor visibility from the observation post.
Until now, Mount Ibu's status remains at Level III.
The Geological Agency advises residents, visitors, and tourists to avoid activities within a two-kilometer radius of the active crater, as well as within a 3.5-kilometer sectoral area toward the crater opening in the north.
If ashfall occurs, the public is encouraged to wear masks or cover their nose and mouth, as well as wear goggles while engaging in outdoor activities.
The Geological Agency also reminded all parties to maintain a conducive situation, refrain from spreading irresponsible information, and continue to follow official guidance from the local government.
The Halmahera Barat District Government has been urged to maintain coordination with the Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation (PVMBG) and the Mount Ibu Observation Post in Gam Ici to obtain the latest updates on volcanic activity.
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Translator: M. Riezko Bima, Resinta Sulistiyandari
Editor: Arie Novarina
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