Marapi volcano, Western Sumatra, Indonesia: news & activity updates

Marapi volcano (Indonesia) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 26 February-4 March 2025 (Continuing Activity)

The Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (PVMBG) reported that eruptive activity at Marapi continued during 26 Febraury-4 March. Eruptive events were recorded at 1430 on 1 March and at 0833 on 5 March, though no emissions were visually observed due to weather clouds. The Alert Level remained at 2 (on a scale of 1-4) and the public was warned to stay 3 km away from the active crater. Read all

Marapi Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA REPORTED AT 05/0133Z OBS VA DTG: 05/0200Z to 12000 ft (3700 m)

Marapi Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA EMISSION REPORTED FM GND TO UNKNOWN HEIGHT AT 28/0730Z

Marapi volcano (Indonesia) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 19 February-25 February 2025 (Continuing Activity)

The Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (PVMBG) reported that the seismic network at Marapi (on Sumatra) recorded an increase in volcanic earthquakes and tremors during early to mid-February. On 19 February white-and-gray ash plumes rose 200-700 m above the summit and drifted E. Webcam images at 0321 and 2056 showed incandesce at the summit. Read all

Marapi Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA TO FL120 REPORTED 24/1044Z EST VA DTG: 24/1100Z to 12000 ft (3700 m)

Marapi Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: CVGHM REPORT INCREASING VOLCANIC ACTIVITY OBS VA DTG: 23/1550Z

Marapi Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: ERUPTION TO FL120 LAST REPORTED AT 19/0010Z

Marapi Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: ERUPTION TO FL120 REPORTED AT 19/0010Z EST VA DTG: 19/0720Z

Marapi Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: ERUPTION TO FL120 REPORTED AT 18/0749Z EST VA DTG: 18/2030Z

Marapi volcano (Indonesia) - Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report for 5 February-11 February 2025 (Continuing Activity)

The Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (PVMBG) reported that white plumes rose 100-200 m above the summit of Marapi (on Sumatra) during 5-10 February and drifted in multiple directions. An eruptive event was recorded at 1820 on 7 February but emission heights were unknown. The Darwin VAAC reported that an ash plume was visible in a satellite image at 0620 on 8 February drifting E at an estimated altitude of 3 km (10,000 ft) a.s.l. Read all