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Universities Affected by Anak Krakatau Eruption Urged to Move Classes Online

From CNN Indonesia · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Indonesia’s deputy minister for education, science and technology urged universities affected by Mount Anak Krakatau’s eruption to shift classes and other academic activities online or to hybrid formats.
  • He also called for emergency posts, coordination with local governments, mobilization of aid and involvement of experts in managing the eruption’s effects.
  • Volcanic ash affected parts of Lampung, Bengkulu, Banten, West Java and Jakarta, with ash moving in two directions, according to BMKG.

Universities affected by the eruption of Mount Anak Krakatau have been urged to move classes online or adopt hybrid learning to reduce health risks from volcanic ash.

Deputy Minister of Education, Science and Technology Fauzan also called on campuses to limit outdoor activities, including office services and other academic operations. “Office services, learning, and other academic activities can be carried out online or in hybrid form, or in whatever way is considered more effective to reduce illness caused by the eruption dust,” he said during an online news conference on Sunday, Sept. 6.

Fauzan asked university leaders in affected areas to establish emergency posts on their campuses and maintain coordination with local governments. He also urged universities to mobilize assistance for residents and academic communities, particularly aid linked to the eruption.

Office services, learning, and other academic activities can be carried out online or in hybrid form, or in whatever way is considered more effective to reduce illness caused by the eruption dust.

· FauzanIndonesia’s deputy minister urged affected universities to reduce exposure to volcanic ash.

The ministry further encouraged campuses to mobilize experts to help address the eruption’s effects. Fauzan said his ministry would continue coordinating with local authorities so that the response could be measured and aligned with other stakeholders.

Mount Anak Krakatau experienced a significant eruption from Friday night, Sept. 4, through Sunday, Sept. 6. Volcanic ash affected parts of Lampung, Bengkulu, Banten, West Java and Jakarta. BMKG, citing information from Indonesia’s volcanology agency and the Darwin Volcanic Ash Advisory Center, said satellite analysis showed two ash dispersal areas. One moved northeast to south, covering parts of Jakarta, Banten and West Java and nearby waters. The other moved southwest to northwest across parts of Banten, Lampung and Bengkulu, the southern Sunda Strait and the Indian Ocean west of those provinces.

We urge all university leaders to mobilize the assistance needed by residents and the academic community, especially assistance related to the eruption.

· FauzanHe called on universities to support communities affected by the eruption.
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