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Merapi eruptions in the near future ruled out

YOGYAKARTA: Mount Merapi has shown escalating seismic activity in the past week, but an eruption similar to the one last October will not necessarily come in the near future, according to the Volcanic Technology Research and Development Center (BPPTK)

The Jakarta Post

Tue, April 12, 2011 Published on Apr. 12, 2011 Published on 2011-04-12T08:00:00+07:00

Merapi eruptions in the near future ruled out

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OGYAKARTA: Mount Merapi has shown escalating seismic activity in the past week, but an eruption similar to the one last October will not necessarily come in the near future, according to the Volcanic Technology Research and Development Center (BPPTK).

Multi-phase quakes were recorded 50 times on both Saturday and Sunday, marked with occasional shallow tectonic tremors.

The formation of the new lava dome, which according to Subandriyo marked the end of 2010 eruptions, could be followed through a CCTV (closed circuit television).

A series of eruptions in October last year killed more than 300 people, most of those living on the slopes of the volcano.

Subandriyo said the escalation in seismic activity did not need enforcement of emergency status. “Tourism activities are still safe, although visitors are urged to be careful and mountain climbing is still not allowed.” — JP