Pakar UGM: Erupsi Gunung Api Bersamaan Secara Ilmiah Dimungkinkan
Pakar vulkanologi UGM Prof. Agung Harijoko menyatakan bahwa erupsi beberapa gunung api secara bersamaan secara ilmiah dimungkinkan karena Indonesia memiliki 127 gunung api aktif dengan sistem magma masing-masing, namun erupsi satu gunung tidak memicu gunung lain. Dalam diskusi yang sama, Kepala BMKG Dwikorita Karnawati menjelaskan bahwa lokasi potensi gempa megathrust dapat dipetakan tetapi waktunya tidak dapat diprediksi, sehingga masyarakat diminta kritis terhadap informasi prediksi tanggal pasti gempa. Pemerhati bencana UGM Dr. Bevaola Kusumasari menyoroti ketimpangan anggaran yang lebih banyak dialokasikan untuk respons daripada mitigasi, serta menekankan pentingnya edukasi masyarakat untuk mengubah paradigma bencana dari nasib menjadi risiko yang dapat dimitigasi.
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- UGM vulcanologist Prof. Agung Harijoko stated simultaneous volcanic eruptions are scientifically possible.
- Indonesia has 127 active volcanoes, each with independent magma systems.
- Indonesian volcanoes are classified into three types: A (erupted since 1600), B (active, no eruption since 1600), and C (no eruption but volcanic activity present).
- PVMBG focuses continuous monitoring on Type A volcanoes.
- Prof. Agung confirmed one volcano's eruption does not automatically trigger others.
- Eruptions are triggered by pressure buildup in magma chambers from new magma supply exceeding cap rock strength.
- Former BMKG head Dwikorita Karnawati (2017-2025) detailed the Indo-Australian Plate subducting under the Eurasian Plate.
- Megathrust earthquake locations can be spatially mapped, but timing predictions are inaccurate.
- Indonesia faces early detection technology challenges due to communication infrastructure limitations, particularly GSM signal issues in buildings and isolated areas.
- Two unreleased megathrust segments requiring attention are Siberut (West Sumatra) and South Sunda Strait.
- UGM disaster management observer Dr. Bevaola Kusumasari noted budget imbalances favoring response over mitigation and preparation.
- Coordination between agencies has improved, exemplified by BMKG data usage by the Ministry of Transportation for airport operations during Anak Krakatau activity.
- Public education is critical for shifting disaster perception from fate to manageable risk through preparedness.
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