All incoming and outgoing traffic, both domestic and international, was supended stranding tourists from all over the world.
According to Indonesia’s Center of Volcanology and Geological Disaster Mitigation (PVMBG), the eruption lasted for 4 minutes and 30 seconds. Smoldering lava and incandescent rocks were spewed into the air, affecting an area of about 2.5-3 km in radius from the crater. The current alert level on Mount Agung is set at Level 3 meaning the eruption is classified as 'minor' with 'danger within caldera, volcanic cone and other specific area, possibility of moderate eruption and also chance of flank eruption'.
Red zone areas were set within 4 km radius from Mount Agung summit. Nine villages experienced thick ash fall. All residents, trekkers, and tourists are strictly prohibited enter the red zone.
Agung's previous eruption in November 2017 forced a several days closure of the island's airport.
Mount Agung is one of Bali's active volcanos. It is a stratovolcano and the highest point on Bali. People of Bali consider Mount Agung a replica of the sacred mount Meru.
Mount Agung's Eruption Can Affect Your Travel Plans
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On May, 24, at 7.23 pm, a new eruption of Mount Agung occurred. It forced yesterday's closure of Denpasar International Airport, Bali, Indonesia, due to tons of CO2 spewed into atmosphere.