Recently, Mount Agung, or Mount Agung, has become the subject of global discussion regarding its activity. But why is this volcano so well-known? The fact that it is located in Bali, one of the world's most popular tourist destinations in Indonesia, has drawn attention to it. Mount Agung is situated on the northeast side of the island. The volcano holds deep significance for both the Balinese and Hindus; it is considered very sacred. Most religious activities are centered around the volcano. Pura or temple facing northeast in the direction of Gunung Agung.
Mount Agung is an active volcano, though less active than Mount Merapi in Yogyakarta, which typically erupts every 6 to 10 years. The last eruption of Mount Agung was in 1963, only the fourth time since 1800. Its eruptions are similar to Merapi's, producing a hot cloud. According to reports from the last eruption, lava can reach heights of up to approximately 7,290 meters. Current activity has forced hundreds of families to seek shelter in the town of Candidasa, as the volcano's alert level has risen to 4, the highest level. The area around the volcano, 9 kilometers in diameter, has been declared safe.
However, if you want to visit Bali, there's no need to be afraid as long as you avoid dangerous areas. Places you definitely shouldn't visit include Pura Besakih, Tulamben, and Amed. Beyond these disaster zones, the rest of the island is safe to visit. In case the airport closes due to a volcanic eruption, the government has prepared approximately 300 buses to transport passengers to the nearest airport in Java.
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