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Yogyakarta: The Geological Disaster Technology, Research, and Development Center (BPPTKG) has confirmed that based on the latest observation data on Mount Merapi, there is no indication of a major volcanic eruption in the near future (pic).

“According to the latest observation data (on March 14, 2022), there is no indication that a major eruption will occur in Mount Merapi,” the agency’s head, Hanik HUMAIDA said. Humaida clarified that despite more eruptions occurring in Mount Merapi, Yogyakarta city, which is located 28 kilometres south of the volcano, would remain safe from the dangers posed by the eruption.

However, volcanic ash spewed by Merapi, affected by wind direction and eruption intensity, may still reach Yogyakarta city, she added.

“During the 2018–2022 eruption period, we recorded only two instances when volcanic ash from Mount Merapi reached Yogyakarta city,” the Humaida noted.

She also confirmed that the renowned Borobudur site in Magelang, Central Java, located 27 kilometers southwest of Mount Merapi, will remain safe from the eruption danger.