On March 11th, Mount Merapi, located between Central Java Province and the Special Region of Yogyakarta, increased its volcanic activity. The purpose of this report is to provide an overview of the impact of Mount Merapi's volcanic activity.

Volcanic Activity:

Mount Merapi's volcanic activity is still ongoing, with pyroclastic and lava flows descending mostly into the southwestern flank from the summit. Following the eruption, several villages located in the Regencies of Boyolali and Magelang have been affected by volcanic ash. However, there have been no reports of significant humanitarian impact.

Potential Danger Zone:

National authorities have issued a potential danger zone of 7 km from the crater. The potential hazard is in the form of pyroclastic flows and lava flows through the south-southwest sector, including the Boyong River for a maximum of 5 km, the Bedog River, Krasak, Bebeng for a maximum of 7 km, and through the southeastern sector that includes the Woro River for a maximum of 3 km and the Gendol River for 5 km.

Conclusion:

The increased volcanic activity of Mount Merapi has caused concern among the authorities, and a potential danger zone of 7 km has been issued. The affected communities have experienced volcanic ashfall, but there have been no reports of significant humanitarian impact. The authorities are closely monitoring the situation and have taken necessary measures to ensure the safety of the local population. The coming days and weeks will be critical in terms of monitoring the volcanic activity of Mount Merapi and ensuring that the affected communities receive the necessary support.