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Mount Slamet closed as quake intensifies
Mountain climbing enthusiasts seeking to celebrate Indonesiaâs Independence Day next week on the summit of Central Javaâs tallest mountain, Mount Slamet, will have to look for other destinations following the decision by authorities to close down the mountain due to intensifying tremors
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ountain climbing enthusiasts seeking to celebrate Indonesia's Independence Day next week on the summit of Central Java's tallest mountain, Mount Slamet, will have to look for other destinations following the decision by authorities to close down the mountain due to intensifying tremors.
The Volcanology and Geological Disaster Mitigation Center has issued a restriction that prohibits climbers from entering the Mt Slamet area because its sensors have picked up increasing geological movements.
'We forbid climbers from hiking to the summit as a result of increasing seismic activity,' said officer Sugeng Riyadi, as quoted by Antara news agency recently.
Sugeng added that the number of climbers visiting the area usually increased in the lead up to Independence Day on Aug. 17.
To enforce the restriction, Sugeng said the center planned to increase the number of patrol officers in the area, in addition to displaying more warning signs. These measures are taken to prevent climbers from climbing the mountain, which is currently on the third highest earthquake alert level.
'We don't know yet when the restriction will be lifted,' said Sugeng. (rad/ika)(++++)
