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The situation with the Agung volcano in Bali and is it safe on the island now?

You won't believe it, but I am grateful to the eruption of Mount Agung for cleansing the island! It became so deserted and atmospheric, the hellish traffic jams on narrow roads disappeared, hotels and car rentals dropped sharply. For example, in the east of Bali, in the Amed area, we lived next to the sea in a villa with a pool for 12 euros with breakfast for two. The photo shows a view from the terrace of our Bayu Cottages hotel overlooking the volcano. Maybe the Balinese themselves, in pursuit of money, will remember about the spiritual, about the most important thing, since Agung gave them such a pause. Now is the time to feel the pulsation of the island, its atmosphere, as in the pre-tourist era.

I was here exactly a year ago, in December 2016 - there were a lot of tourists, although it seemed to be out of season due to periodic rains... In tourist places there is a riotous lifestyle, money flows like a river, discos and carousing until the morning. In 2017, the picture changed dramatically... I have been on the island since November 30, and for two weeks it seemed to be extinct... The media did their job - they exaggerated the danger as best they could, they lied about the evacuation of tourists, that everyone here was covered with ash, and will soon be covered with lava 🌋


Flying from Montenegro to Bali, I knew that the plane to Denpasar would be canceled due to ash, as the wind was blowing towards the airport. During the flight to Jakarta on board the Turkish, I learned that it was finally opening. This was a sign over 0 everything will be fine! The next morning we landed on the paradise island, .


Do you know why I didn’t trust the media? Since I myself live in tourist Montenegro, I am tired of their lies... For example, because of joining NATO, Montenegrins suddenly fell out of love with Russians, they show hostility, that visas will soon be introduced and it is not clear what will happen to their real estate. Absolutely nothing has changed! You need to turn on your brain, and not watch TV, or read me, I immediately write a post on all current topics. The second theme of summer 2017 is fires in Montenegro. Allegedly, the whole country is on fire, tourists have been evacuated, and it is dangerous to rest—that’s what the Russian media said. Can you imagine the flow of questions and panic from tourists I endured every day? Yes, the Lustica peninsula really burned for 2 months from 40-degree heat and winds, as did the Bara district and the northern regions in some places. But not the resorts of the country!


Therefore, my reaction to the panic of my friends before our flight to Bali ranged from laughter to nerves. All the 17 days that I have been here and will be 13 more, the air is clean, I have not been covered in ash, the sea and ocean are warm, food and housing are cheap. The volcano no longer exhibits aggressive eruptions. And only Agung knows what will happen to him next. Anyone interested in the topic of volcanoes in Indonesia, namely they created the country and there are about a hundred active here, should read Mikhail Tsygankov, here. And even a volcanologist won’t tell you whether everything has gone downhill or vice versa. For example, at night there was an earthquake off the ocean coast and in West Java - 7.3 and 6.9 on the Richter scale. This is a huge neighboring island, incomparable to Bali. Our Agung volcano reacted a little and there were even small earthquakes in the evening, but I didn’t feel it, although I live in this area. You can see the ring of fire with volcanoes and tremors. Photo of Agung at sunset is alien, our days, after the eruptions in November, part of the top broke off and fell into the crater

I advise you to relax and live a normal life, as the Balinese do


They fish, sow rice, collect mangoes and rambutans

If you are going to new year holidays to Bali, you don’t know whether to fly or return tickets - I would fly. By the way, for last days I saw a sharp increase in tourists in Ubud, which means the panic has passed. The Indonesian authorities assure that it is now safe to vacation in Bali, especially in the south of the country, where the main resorts and large hotels are, and the distance from Agung is at least 70 km.


Only local residents were evacuated for 12 km, building tent cities. It's not far from mountain village Besakih, who was evacuated. I took a photo the other day


The map shows northeast Bali and the area around the volcano, which is now in the danger zone, where the color is red - people have been evacuated. I vacationed in the south in Canggu, in Ubud in the center of the island (they are not on the map), then to the right of the yellow color, now to the left. Indeed, there are abandoned villages, a feeling of Balinese Chernobyl, but this is temporary, and this is not a region mass tourism, why should you worry?

Where danger zone in Bali - there are signs. But entry is free


We went to a similar place - to the Besakih temple at an altitude of 1 km at south side Agunga - to the most important and largest in Bali. This magical place, shrouded in gray clouds, greeted us with a downpour. But we calmly leave our comfort zone, having fun everywhere. The atmosphere here is indescribable, you can feel the place being prayed for, although I am not a fan of other people’s religious buildings, but Besakih made an impression


By the way, in recent eruptions Agunga in 1963-1964, the temple remained undamaged and the lava passed a few meters from the buildings. The Balinese considered it a miracle! And when visiting any temples, men and women need to wear a sarong; you can buy it everywhere. Or tie the pareo around your waist.


Since this is an evacuation zone, there were only a few people there - and those locals were trying to make money by renting an umbrella, selling coffee, water, and even extorted an entrance fee, although they were not ticket takers 😉 But we are callous, we don’t respect extortionists... Feel the atmosphere of the place in the video

By the way, now the entrance to Besakih is really free, so do not give in to the provocations of the locals, and this is the only temple open to believers of any caste, of any social affiliation

The second temple overlooking the volcano is Pura Penataran Agung Lempuyang. It is part of the huge Pura Lempuyang temple; if you wish, you can walk from the lower temple to the upper one through the jungle and more than 1,700 steps (the trail is described) is one of the canonical 6 most important temples in Bali. I advise you to go here early in the morning, we were there at 7, since we lived nearby Lipah beach. And then the volcano is shrouded in clouds...


The split gate of Chandi Bentar symbolizes the balance of forces in the universe, nature, life 🙏🌍 One half is good, the other is evil, they are the founders of the energy of the Universe 🗺 We did not walk around the multi-level temple, there was no time. And this shot was not easy for us - persistent guys were waiting at the parking lot, extorting a “donation” without offering a ticket in return, trying to physically not let us in, ruining the whole impression of the spiritual place and the Balinese😐 They threatened us with the police, chased us, pulled my hands, but Andrei’s broad back quickly put the impudent man in his place 😂 Despite the momentary scandal, we quickly found this gate and this scoundrel did not touch the car either. I believe that the donation should be brought to the temple itself, and not to the extortionists on the corner 🙏 At 7 am there were already several tourists here, the girl even drew the temple gates, everyone took pictures of her notebook against the backdrop of the real Chandi Bentaryu. Volcano Agung opens up in all its splendor from here, and it’s not at all scary to look at it or be close to it, even when it spits a little 🌋

By the way, if a house in Bali is built according to local Feng Shui, then the bed in the bedroom will definitely have its head facing towards Agung. True, in our hotels it wasn’t like this everywhere... Only now, when writing a post in a fishing village in the north of the island ✌ Thus, at night, among all the people sleeping correctly, the effect of group meditation is created 😇 That is, even those who do not suspect it meditate 🤯 So At night, the general field of the island, your aura, is cleansed, and the vibration also increases - again the islands and your personal one.

To me, Agung with a light smoke on top seems a fascinating sight. It was the first time I lived with a view of a volcano, which frightened the whole world. One interesting fact— Balinese believe that Agung volcano is feminine😉 ⠀

Insurance in Bali - which is better?

If this is your first time flying to the island, the question will undoubtedly arise - Is insurance required in Bali? Of course, no one will check her at the airport; her health is your personal responsibility. But with a sharp change in climate, you may feel unwell, become allergic to some foods, do not forget that the water and food here are completely different, and this means stomach upsets. I was in Bali twice with friends, and everyone suffered from this problem... Indonesia is a country with natural disasters, volcanoes periodically erupt here, and we have arrived at this historical moment. If you want to travel around Bali on a bike, remember that the roads are terrible traffic, driving on the left and non-compliance with traffic rules. But the biggest danger is Dengue fever, you can play it safe by constantly protecting yourself from mosquito bites, but during the rainy season they can bite where you don’t expect it - in a restaurant or in a spa.

I would recommend buying insurance for Bali from a company. Their assistance in Russia is the company Mondial, the most reliable in the insurance industry, the main office is in Paris, it was recently renamed Allianz Global Assistance. This is the only assistance with an “AA” rating by Standard & Poor’s, and it is the one that will save you on the island in insurance cases, as well as pay for your treatment. You can check the price of insurance in Bali in this form by entering the flight dates and the country of Indonesia.

During our 1-month vacation in Bali, our friend went to the Ubud hospital twice - either she fell off her bike, or her dog bit her 😫 Medicine in Bali is at a good level, they give all medications, write instructions for use, and accept them for free (at the expense of the insurance).

Video of Mount Agung erupting in Bali

Its height is 3142 m, and when it erupted at the end of November, the height of the ash and smoke was 4 km above it. I'll show you a couple of amateur videos from Russian guys who caught the spectacle

Someone even decided to go to the crater of the volcano, watch the video, it’s from December 13. Many who live on the island, and not on the other side of the TV screen, believe that the eruption of Agung is a beautiful, mysterious and terrifying event at the same time. I honestly really enjoy being in Bali at this historical moment and I don't feel anxious or in danger. Only sea, sun, fruits, travel! I wish the same for you!

Airplane ticket Moscow — Bali, price

The peak season in Bali is summer and New Year's holidays, then the price of air tickets is the highest. The best time to relax here is in spring and autumn; there is little rain, and there are fewer tourists than usual. As you can see from the prices for air tickets to Bali, prices are also lower at this time

In Indonesia on the island of Bali woke up sacred volcano Agung. The island's airport was temporarily closed and 450 flights were cancelled. Locals consider the volcano sacred and pray when it wakes up.

Volcano Agung on the island of Bali in Indonesia is in its active phase. On June 27, it began throwing ash to a height of 2.5 kilometers within a radius of four kilometers. By June 29, the eruption became stronger, and Indonesian authorities decided to close the main airport. In addition to him, two small companies suspended their activities in Bali air harbors who made domestic flights.

“The Ngurah Rai International Airport is closed on June 29 from 03:00 to 19:00 due to the ash of Mount Agung (from 22:00 Moscow time on Thursday to 14:00 Moscow time on Friday),” they wrote on official airport Twitter page.

450 flights were canceled in Bali, affecting almost 75 thousand people. A four-kilometer security zone was organized around the volcano. About 300 people were evacuated from the disaster zone. Bali is the most popular island Indonesia among Russians. At the end of 2017 alone, almost 100 thousand of our compatriots visited it.

The Federal Tourism Agency reported the eruption of Mount Agung and urged Russians to take this information into account. " Federal agency The Ministry of Tourism recommends that Russian tourists who are in Bali, as well as those planning a trip to the island in the coming days, take into account the information about the temporary closure of Ngurah Rai Airport, follow messages from local authorities and confirm departure dates with tour operators,” the Federal Tourism Agency said in a statement. .

The department reported that it is in touch with the situational crisis center of the Russian Foreign Ministry and the Russian Embassy in Indonesia. On at the moment requests from Russian tourists not received.

The airport in Indonesia opened on June 29. “The island authorities recommend that all vacationers pay close attention to official information from hotel management and request necessary information on airport operations and flight schedules. Tourists whose flights were canceled due to the activity of the Agung volcano will be offered special prices for accommodation in hotels in Bali,” the press service of the Indonesian Ministry of Tourism told Interfax.

Uncharacteristic disasters

A local resident and founder of the BaliStalker project AlexStalker told “360” that he is located at a distance of 40-50 kilometers from the Agung volcano. The eruption began on June 28 and is still ongoing, with only some interruptions. “Flights were suspended for some time, but now flights have been restored,” he noted.

Volcanoes erupt almost every day in Indonesia, so you can rest easy

AlexStalker local resident.

The interlocutor said that periodic activity of the volcano was recorded back in November 2017. But what is happening on the island now cannot be called an eruption. “At the moment there are only emissions of ash and smoke,” said a local resident. He clarified that there is no danger of staying on the island.

“For safety reasons, you should stay no closer than 15 kilometers from the crater itself, from where you can enjoy the wonderful spectacle provided to us by our wonderful planet,” the interlocutor said.

“Agung has awakened in Bali, and it immediately becomes clear why the Balinese revered him as the most important shrine on the island. The true ruler of the island! Manku Jati regarding the Agung eruption said that they prayed all night. On the island everyone is discussing the awakening of the volcano; the airport was closed at night. But, unlike the eruption in November last year, everyone is calm and continues to conduct ordinary life", he captioned the photo.

There were no casualties, no panic, everything was quiet and calm, just smoking

Anna Sinyavskayalocal resident.

A resident of Bali, Anna Sinyavskaya, told “360” that such disasters occur due to uncharacteristic summer period rains. “A lot of water got into the crater of the volcano, which is why it started smoking,” she said.

Flights were indeed canceled on the island - passengers could neither fly nor fly to the island. The interlocutor noted that the last time, in November 2017, the eruption was much larger.

Deadly Volcano

At the end of November 2017, Agung volcano, which local residents considered sacred, also showed its activity. The danger level was so high that the country's authorities evacuated about 100 thousand people. Then dark smoke and ash rose to a height of 3.4 kilometers above the top of the volcano. In its past activity, the volcano even spewed flames.

Ngurah Rai Airport was also closed in November. Thousands of tourists, 300 of whom were Russians, could not leave the resort. Among them was also Russian producer Maxim Fadeev.

However, the deadliest eruption occurred in 1963. Then highest point Bali killed 1.6 thousand people, and 220 thousand had to temporarily leave their homes.

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Just over half a century after the 1963 eruption, Mount Agung awoke in Bali.

In the fall of 2017, seismic activity was recorded in the Karangasem region. The volcanic eruption in Bali today entered an active phase.

On this page you will find the latest news about the Agung volcano, as well as information about its eruption, seismic activity now and the likely consequences in the future. Data will be updated regularly.

Volcano Agung: chronology of events

On the morning of November 26, 2017, a powerful ash emission occurred. It reached an altitude of 2500-3000 meters above the Agung crater. In the crater of the volcano there is hot magma. It reflects on the ash coming out of the crater, so it seems as if fire is coming from the volcano.

Due to increased seismic activity, the danger level for air travel near the island was changed from orange to red. In fact, this meant the impossibility of air communication, however international airport Ngur ah Rai in Denpasar continued to operate as normal. Only some flights were cancelled.

On the evening of the same day, at around 22:00, it was officially confirmed that Agung was in the stage of active eruption. Volcanic ash quickly began to be carried by the wind, the bulk of it went east, towards the island of Lombok.

On November 27, due to ash settling in the Denpasar area, Ngurah Rai Airport was closed. According to official data, 445 flights were cancelled, including 249 domestic and 196 international. In total, about 59,000 passengers were unable to fly or land on the island that day.

The Indonesian government has advised local residents within a 10-kilometer radius of the volcano to wear masks and not go outside unless necessary. Since it is now raining in the Agung area, volcanic ash flows down the slopes of the volcano and, with water flows, reaches the villages at the foot. This threatens to pollute local rivers and freshwater sources.

Everything is calm in the resort area now. The volcano is practically invisible from Denpasar and its environs, so many tourists learn about the eruption in news reports. However, for those who urgently need to leave the island, ferry services are organized to the neighboring islands (Java and Lombok). The airports there are still operating normally.

The Indonesian government continues to urge tourists not to panic and leave the island. The situation with the volcano in Bali is under control of seismologists, and if there was a real threat, evacuation measures would have been taken long ago.

Tourists whose permitted stay in the country is about to expire need to extend it. This can be done at Nguur Ah Rai International Airport, at the representative office of the migration authorities (second floor of the terminal). To renew, you just need to provide your passport and air ticket. The procedure is quite quick, and upon completion you will be given the opportunity to stay in Bali for another 7 days.

Against the backdrop of these events, tourists are asking the question: are travel packages being returned because of the eruption in Bali? On November 27, 2017, Maya Lomidze, executive director of the Association of Tour Operators of Russia, reported that Russian air carriers are currently refunding tickets for everyone who has not yet gone on vacation. Also, a number of hotels in the Indonesian resort have announced their readiness to return the funds spent by tourists on bookings. However, this process is not quick; first you must submit an application, then confirm it, wait for approval - and only then will you be able to return the money. In addition, most Bali hotels operate through intermediaries in Russia, so the matter may drag on for a long time - it may be easier to wait for the restoration of air services.

Of course, it is best to refrain from traveling to the island altogether until the situation with the volcano calms down. But if, after all, you have already purchased tickets, or if the proximity to an active volcano does not bother you, then below I have given some recommendations for you.

• To protect yourself from volcanic ash, you need to have protective masks with you. Now they are in short supply on the island, so it’s better to bring your own. If the situation worsens, it could even lead to food shortages in stores. Already today, many local residents are stocking up on water and food.
• Don't try to commit independent ascent on the volcano during its activity. This can be deadly. Comply with all police requirements. If you are asked to leave the area adjacent to the volcano, you must comply with the request.
• When planning your trip, plan everything so that you don’t have to decide anything at the last moment. Please note that air traffic to the island may be interrupted more than once.
• For relaxation, choose hotels in the south of the island and on the Bukit Peninsula. Resorts such as Ubud (which are relatively close to the volcano) are not closed to the public, but that could change. In addition, such a vacation cannot be called pleasant - in these regions, tremors are felt quite strongly.

How did the Agung eruption begin?

From mid-August 2017, seismic activity in the area of ​​the volcano increased, and by September 22 it reached critical levels. It became clear that the Agung volcano had awakened. Because of this, Indonesian authorities announced highest level danger. A state of emergency was introduced on the island. It still works today.

In the vicinity of Agung, tremors were recorded daily, and clouds consisting of volcanic vapors accumulated above the peak, near the crater. The likelihood of an eruption was minimal, but seismologists even then noticed the rise of magma from the depths to the surface.

From settlements At the foot of the volcano, about 60,000 people were evacuated in September. The evacuation was carried out by employees of the Indonesian Red Cross branch with the support of volunteers. 1 4 tons of humanitarian aid were delivered to evacuation centers. A logistics center was opened in Ubud, as well as a collection point for provisions and donations.

On September 25, Indonesian President Joko Widodo visited the island. He inspected the evacuation points and spent one night here.

Ngurah Rai Airport in Denpasar was operating normally all this time. In case of its closure, a plan was drawn up to reroute flights. As a last resort, it was planned to organize a ferry service between Bali and neighboring islands.

Based on the topography of the eastern part of the island, seismologists predicted a map of areas that could be affected in the event of an eruption. And, although no one could say for sure whether this would happen, it was known for sure that lava flows could pass along the southeastern slope, towards the city of Amlapura, along the eastern slope towards Tulamben, and also to the southwest - right up to the city Semarapura.

At the end of September, only the Kubu area in Karangasem district, as well as the 1-2 kilometer zone around the volcano, were closed to the public. Southern resorts There was no danger of an eruption. But many local residents, having learned about the evacuation from Karangasem, began to come to refugee centers in the hope of getting free food and things.

Until the beginning of October, the situation remained tense, but by the middle of the month the activity of the Agung volcano was downgraded from the highest danger level 4 to level 3. Evacuated Balinese began to return to their homes, and tours began again in the Agung area. Until November 18, 2017, the volcanic activity of Agung was declining.

Observations of the volcano did not stop. Every day, drones circled over it, filming all the changes taking place in the crater. Basically, they recorded white smoke coming from the vent. Seismologists reported that this smoke is just water vapor, which rises to a height of about 7,00 meters. Steam arose from the contact of groundwater in the crater of the volcano with magma. This effect has been compared to throwing a spoonful of water onto hot oil.

On November 21, at approximately 17:15, Mount Agung began to erupt. And on November 25, gray smoke poured out of the crater of the volcano. It came from the crater of the volcano in a thick column about 1,000 meters high. Volcanic ash fell in several villages at the foot of Agung. The police received several thousand masks to distribute to the public. Village residents were again asked to leave the dangerous area.

On the same day, more than 20 flights were canceled at Ngurah Rai Airport. More than 2,000 passengers were unable to leave the island or arrive here. Jetstar Australia canceled all flights to Bali, followed by several other carriers.

On November 27, the danger level was again raised to 4. Now one thing is clear: an eruption can no longer be avoided. However, the Indonesian government is asking Balinese and holiday tourists not to exaggerate what is happening on the island. Dangers for resort area still not.

Damage from the volcano's activity has already been estimated at more than 1 2 trillion Indonesian rupiah, or almost 15 0 million dollars. This is a colossal amount by local standards, and authorities are trying to do everything possible to avoid further losses.

Don't forget to visit this page - I will update the data as it becomes available.

Besides, up-to-date information You can look at the activity of the volcano on the website Volcano Agung: news now
(magma volcano agency website in Indonesian).

Volcanic activity of Agung online in real time -

This is the second eruption of the Agung stratovolcano over the past week. The first happened on November 21 - then smoke from the volcano rose to a height of 700 meters from the crater. The disaster management agency assessed the volcano's activity level as four out of four. On Sunday, a column of smoke from the crater rose to a height of four thousand meters, and therefore the eruption was assigned the highest (red) threat level for air transport.

Indonesian authorities first closed the airport on the island of Lombok after the second eruption. And then the international airport in Bali was closed for 18 hours, SBS News reported.

However, the event itself is not extraordinary for a region that was essentially formed as a result of volcanic activity.

As former RIA Novosti correspondent Mikhail Tsyganov, who has lived in Bali for a long time, said, there are about 600 volcanoes in Indonesia, of which about 130 are active. “I am 25 kilometers from the crater of the volcano. It can be seen differently depending on the weather. Usually it is visible in the morning and late in the evening. Yesterday I saw it perfectly. Today the top was closed,” he said.

No panic

According to Tsyganov, local residents, and most tourists, perceive what is happening calmly and do not panic. “Panic is observed mainly in the media, especially on television, which loves bright pictures, and among some tourists who have not yet fully figured out where they ended up,” he explained.