The Watchers - 30 March 2013 - by NIX
Reports say dangerous gas emissions have surpassed normal levels at Mt. Dieng, Central Java, Indonesia. CO2 concentration has significantly increased from 0.01% in early March to 2.5% around March 15th within 500 meter of the Timbang crater. Additionally, increased emission of magmatic gas Hydrogen sulphide (H2S) was measured. Also, crater lake water color changed to brown on March 24, 2013.
Given the high and hazardous CO2 concentration levels, public is advised not to approach the Timbang crater within one kilometer to avoid the risk of suffocation. Volcanological survey of Indonesia (VSI) raised alert level to Siaga, third highest out of four levels.
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