Lokon hazard: The eruption of Magmatic Heat and CloudsVIVAnews - Despite gradually calm, Mount Lokon in Tomohon, North Sulawesi has not stopped the move. Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation (PVMBG) reported this morning Lokon continued volcanic earthquake rocked.
"At 00:00 to 6:00 pm, there is a far tectonic earthquake with an amplitude of 30mm, 60-second long earthquake. Also 7 times Shallow volcanic earthquake (VB) amplitude of 3-7 mm, 3-5 second long earthquake. Tremor continuously from 0.5 to 25 mm, "which was released as the latest developments PVMBG page, Wednesday, April 25, 2012.
Though erupted and caused a strong vibration that is felt within a radius of 5 kilometers from the crater Tompaluan, Lokon status was declared standby. At least until this morning. "Based on visual observations and seismicity and the potential threat of an eruption of Mount Lokon until the date of 25 April 2012 at 06.00 pm, vulkaniknya activities remain alert (Level III).
PVMBG said there were dangers that lurk when Lokon turbulent. Threats that can happen is the occurrence of magmatic eruption accompanied by lapilli-sized burst of incandescent material, and thick ash with or without a cloud followed the flow of heat. Eruptions also can occur suddenly. "When the hot clouds around Mount Lokon place, then the community to be aware of the occurrence of pyroclastic flows on the River Pasahapen."
Looking ahead, the potential for an eruption is still possible, but can not be known when and how much intensity.
A number of recommendations were given to the public. First, it should not be doing activities in a radius of 2.5 km from the crater Tompaluan, Lokon magma chamber.
As a precaution, residents who live in the village of Kinilow I, close to the Lokon, equipped with communications equipment and early warning tools manual. "As the loudspeaker, bells, kentongan and others."
Residents were also asked to be alert to the flow of lava rivers that disgorge from the top of Lokon. "People are so calm and follow directions and do not trust the local government issues that do not clear the source."
In addition, the Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) Tomohon also expected to disseminate to the public to be alert in case of eruption Lokon anticipate sudden.
Lokon mountain has a height of 1580 meters. He had long demonstrated high activity, since June 18, 2011. On July 10, 2011, Lokon even holds the status of the highest volcanoes, watch out. Four days after the rising status, Lokon erupted and threw volcanic material as high as 1,500 meters.