Mount Rinjani remains at Alert Level II since 2015, hikers urged to follow safety guidelines
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Mount Rinjani, a major tourist destination in Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara, has been at Alert Level II for volcanic activity since 2015, according to the Nusa Tenggara Volcano Monitoring and Landslide Mitigation Agency PGMBG. Juliana Runambi, Head of the Nusa Tenggara PGMBG, stated that this alert status has been in place for approximately 11 years. Hikers and local communities are advised to adhere to a 1.5-kilometer hazard warning zone from the crater center, specifically around Mount Barujari. Juliana also emphasized the importance of following the Standard Operating Procedures SOPs for hiking established by the Mount Rinjani National Park TNGR Agency to ensure safety. Mount Rinjani, standing at 3,726 meters, is located across East Lombok, Central Lombok, and North Lombok. Volcanic activity, including eruptions and increased solfatara activity centered on Mount Barujari, has been recorded since the 19th century. As of September 1, 2026, hiking tours to Mount Rinjani have reopened on a limited basis to prevent fires during the prolonged dry season, with online booking services via the eRinjani application temporarily suspended until fire risks subside.
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