There are 19 Volcano Alert, Public Advised Not Panic

JAKARTA - Kelud status raised to alert level II or up to , following increased volcanic activity began Sunday, January 2, 2014 .
 However, people are advised not to panic and anxiety with this . Intensive media coverage and exaggerated the increase in volcanic activity often actually cause a negative impact on society .
 It remarked the Head of Data Information and Public Relations of the National Disaster Management Agency , Sutopo Purwo Nugroho in a brief message on Monday ( 02/03/2014 ) .
 According to him , due to excessive publicity , tourist resorts , hotels , agriculture and economic activities that are outside the area becomes deserted . It happened at Mount Bromo , Ijen , Dieng , Tangkubanprahu , Papandayan , and others .
 " Even the tourist activities and hotels in Kabanjahe today was sparsely attended because people are afraid to visit when far away and safe from Sinabung , " said Sutopo .
 He said , the volcano is slow in the set . That is not going to suddenly erupt . There are signs that the status of the mountain had a step that is normal then became wary , alert , and alert the appropriate threat.
 Presently he added , of the 127 active volcanoes in Indonesia , there is a mountain Caution status ( level IV ) is Mount Sinabung since 24 November 2013 . There are three mountains alert status ( level III ) is Karangetang , Lokon and Rokatenda . In addition , there are 19 mountain alert status ( level II ) is Kelud , roar , Mother , Lewotobi Women , Ijen , Gamkonora , Soputan , Sangeangapi , Papandayan , Dieng , Seulewah Agam , Gamalama , Bromo , Semeru , Gutters , Anak Krakatau , Marapi , Dukono , and Kerinci . Other mountain while normal status .
 Meaning of the alert status was no increase in activity above normal levels , any kind of symptoms are taken into account . Not critical , what is needed is socialization , hazard assessment , checking facilities , and limited picket .
 While the meaning of the alert status is all the data indicate that the activity can be resumed to the eruption or circumstances that can lead to catastrophic . Critical condition that needs socialization in threatened areas , preparation of emergency facilities , the daily co-ordination , and a full picket .
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