The Mount Semeru have started picking up the activity again in Indonesia. On December 1, 2020 hot ash started to tumble at the 3000 metres down slopes of Mount Semeru. Indonesianauthorities are closely monitoring activities of severalvolcanoes and is evacuating its people.
Where is Mount Semeru?
Semeru, or Mount Semeru is an active volcano lying in the East Java, Indonesia. The volcanic mount is located in the subduction zone. At this subduction zone, Indo-Australia plate subducts under the Eurasia plate. This volcanic mountain is the highest mountain on the Java Island. It is also known as Mahameru that means, ‘The Great Mountain’. It has been named after Sumeru which is the central world-mountain in Hinduism.
What is it known for?
Mount Semeru is a famous hiking destinations in Indonesia.
About its geology
Mount Semeru rise above the coastal plains of eastern Java. Crater lakes have formed through the summit of the volcano. It lies at the south end of the Tengger Volcanic Complex.
When did it erupted last?
Mount Semeru is an active volcano and its eruptive history is extensive. Till date, at least 55 eruptions have been recorded out of which 10 have resulted fatalities. The eruption had comprised of both lava flows and pyroclastic flows. All of these eruptions had a Volcanic Explosivity Index (VEI) of 2 or 3. Its most recent eruption was last recorded in January 2020 that threw the column of ash and smoke at least 400 meters high.
Volcanic Explosivity Index(VEI)
It is a relative measure of explosiveness ofthe volcanic eruptions.