The Geological Agency of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources confirmed that this action comes after the volcano's status was officially raised from Level II (Alert) to Level III (Standby) on Wednesday.
"Adhering to these recommendations is vital to prevent any unwanted incidents," Head of the Sulawesi and Maluku Volcano Monitoring and Landslide Disaster Mitigation Center, Juliana DJ Rumambi, stated on Wednesday.
Initially, a smaller 1.5-kilometer radius was being monitored, with personnel from the Natural Resources Conservation Agency (BKSDA) and the Tomohon City Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) stationed at the Pelangi entrance route.
Following the status upgrade, these teams were instructed to withdraw and secure the new, larger perimeter.
Rumambi also advised residents to be prepared for potential hazards, including sudden phreatic eruptions caused by magma vapor interacting with hydrothermal fluid.
In the event of an eruption or ashfall, the public is advised to remain indoors and to wear protective gear such as masks and goggles if outside.
Additionally, residents living near rivers originating from the volcano's summit should be mindful of the increased risk of lava and mud flows, especially during the rainy season.
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