Kawah Ijen is Increase status to Level 3
Since October – December 14, 2011 increased volcanic activity G. Ijen volcanic activity is characterized by an increase in both visually, the amount per month Volcanic Earthquake In (VA), Shallow volcanic (VB) and the Earthquake Tremor shots. From 5 – December 14, 2011 increased volcanic activity was followed also by indicating the Harmonic Tremor Earthquake activity beneath the surface near the crater lake has intensified. In the period 15 – December 17, 2011 there has been a significant increase in activity is characterized by a sharp spike in the number of Volcanic Earthquakes and Volcanic Earthquake In Shallow and followed also by the strengthening of SO2 gas around the crater lake Kawah Ijen [picasaView album=”MountBromoAndKawahIjenVolcano” instantView=”yes”]
Mount Gamalama in Ternate, still show volcanic activity
Metrotvnews.com, Ternate: Mount Gamalama in Ternate, North Maluku Sunday (18/12), still show volcanic activity. The volcano is still spitting out thick white smoke as high as 50 -100 meters, and level III status is still idle. Although already started to show decline in activity, but data on the post seismograph monitors earthquake tremor was recorded continuously with an amplitude of 0.5 to one millimeter. In addition there are earthquakes gust 15 times since 0:00 until 6:00 pm CDT by between 15-85 seconds long. At about 06:00 until 10:00 CET, the peak observed visually crater belching white smoke as high as between 50-100 meters thick. Meanwhile, as many as 2600 people still persist in some refugee camps. They will be returned if the condition of the mountain is in a safe condition. The atmosphere in the city of Ternate still relatively favorable. Residents still normal activity. However, residents are encouraged to…