Increasing volcanic activity

The volcanic activity of Mount Merapi on the border of Yogyakarta Special Region (DIY) and Central Java, is constantly increasing.However, its status is still on alert level.
Reports activity of Mount Merapi in Central Kegunungapian Investigation and Technology Development (BPPTK) Yogyakarta mentioned, for one week starting 11 to October 17 avalanches from the summit of Merapi is still ongoing.
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Miscarriages led to the River Gendol and Krasak River. Recorded on October 11 at 9:27 pm avalanches occur that leads to the River Gendol with sliding distance up to 800 meters and on October 12 at 11:15 avalanches occur that leads to the River Krasak with sliding distance up to 1,500 meters from the summit. In fact, on October 13, there was no miscarriage with sliding distance up to 3,500 meters.
However, Mount Merapi more hiding behind a cloud, making visual observation difficult. Smoke solfatara, also reported a white colored thick with low pressure and the height of smoke reaches 400 meters from the peak of Merapi.