Guntur volcano (West Java, Indonesia): alert level raised
Sun, 1 Sep 2013, 10:52 | BY: T
The alert level was again raised to level 2 on a scale of 0-4 (Waspada, "watch") following an increase in seismic activity observed since 15 August.An elevated number of volcano-tectonic earthquakes (related to rock-fracturing) and the appearance of tremor (indicating magma movements) suggest that new magma could be currently intruding into the volcanic system and lead to new activity which would threat numerous nearby villages and the town of Garut located only about 8 km away from the summit.
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Wed, 28 Aug 2013, 06:00
Guntur volcano (Western Java, Indonesia) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 28 August-3 September 2013 (New Activity / Unrest)
CVGHM reported that the number of deep and shallow volcanic earthquakes at Guntur increased during 15-21 August; seismicity declined after that period. On 30 August at 0820 seismicity again increased, characterized by continuous tremor that lasted until 1450. At 1600 CVGHM raised the Alert Level to 2 (on a scale of 1-4) and reminded residents and visitors not to approach the active crater within a 2-km radius. ... Read all
Wed, 8 May 2013, 06:00
Guntur volcano (Western Java, Indonesia) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 8 May-14 May 2013 (New Activity / Unrest)
CVGHM reported that in early March a slight increase of deep and shallow volcanic-tectonic earthquakes at Guntur was recorded; volcanic tremor became continuous on 2 April, prompting CVGHM to raise the Alert Level to 2 (on a scale of 1-4). ... Read all
Wed, 3 Apr 2013, 09:44
Guntur volcano (West Java, Indonesia) activity update
Elevated seismic activity has been detected at the volcano and VSI raised the alert level to 2 on a scale of 1-4 ("Waspada", "watch"). It is recommended not to approach the crater within 2 km. Read all