Tectonic activity increases across Indonesia!

Mount Merapi volcano has erupted for a third time, with local people reportedly saying this was louder and stronger than the previous eruption on Tuesday. (BBC)

Alert levels have been raised on four other volcanoes, two of which are definitely showing signs of activity - Anak Krakatau and Mount Semeru.

 

Mount Anak Krakatau, is in the alert status and should not be approached within a radius of 3 kilometers.

the last few days on Mt Anak Krakatau was increasing volcanic earthquake activity.

"From the normally just under 20 times per day, is now volcanic earthquake to 35 times per day. Volcanic ash is also being seen higher, up to 1 kilometer, "said Henry. Friday (29/10/2010)

Now, in Indonesia there are several mountain that is now included in the alert status namely:

1. Karangetan Mount in North Sulawesi,

2. Ibu Mount in Ternate.

3. Sinabung Mount , Karo, North Sumatra

4. Mount Talang, Solok, West Sumatra

5. Mount Anak Krakatau, Lampung

6. Papandayan Mount Garut, West Java

7. Mount Slamet, Tegal, Central Java

8 Mount Dieng, Wonosobo, Central Java

9. Mount Semeru, Lumajang, East Java

10. Mount Bromo, Probolinggo, East Java

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