Volcanic eruption

Mount Marapi in West Sumatra (Sumbar) again erupted on November 7, 2026 at 09.55 WIB with volcanic ash spread seen spreading in the Sungai Pua District area, Agam Regency.
"We felt the volcanic ash rain in Nagari Sariak, Sungai Pua. It was very disturbing to the vision and made the breath tight," said the Head of the Sariak Disaster Alert Village (KSB) Sariak Ismail Damar in Bukittinggi, Saturday.
He said the ash material covered most of the farmland and gardens owned by residents on the slopes of Mount Marapi.
Meanwhile, the Head of the local village, Ismail, said that he chose to take shelter inside the hut to avoid exposure to volcanic ash that disrupted outdoor activities.
"I am currently in the garden, temporarily taking shelter in the hut. The ash rain interferes with activities," he said.
In line with this, the Mount Fire Observation Post (PGA) officer Ahmad Rifandi recorded the eruption recorded in the seismogram with a maximum amplitude of 15.6 mm and a duration of about 48 seconds.
"The height of the ash column due to the eruption was not observed from the observation post. Until now, the status of Mount Marapi's activity is still at Level II (Warning)," he said.
Previously, the Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation (PVMBG) had issued a number of important recommendations for the public and related parties in order to anticipate the impact of volcanic activity.
He emphasized that the public, climbers, visitors, and tourists were strictly prohibited from entering or carrying out activities within a radius of 3 kilometers from the eruption center (Verbeek Crater).
People who live around the valleys, streams, and river banks upstream from the peak of Mount Marapi are asked to continue to increase their vigilance against the potential threat of lahar, especially when it rains in the peak area.
"If there is volcanic ash rain, residents are advised to use nose and mouth masks to prevent the danger of Acute Respiratory Tract Infection (ISPA)," he said.
He asked all levels of society to remain calm, not to spread false news (hoaks), and not to be easily provoked by issues that are unclear about their sources.
"The public is asked to always refer to the official directions from the local Regional Government, namely the City of Bukittinggi, the City of Padang Panjang, Tanah Datar Regency, and Agam Regency," he said.