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Nevertheless, the agency is still encouraging locals and tourists to continue with their visits and most planned activities near the area — but suggesting they remain vigilant and continue monitoring the potential eruption. Indonesia’s National Disaster Mitigation Agency updated the volcano alert on Monday, September 18, raising the volcano’s status to a Level 3 Alert and warning tourists and visitors to stay at least 6 kilometers (3. The agency has called for all community activities within the at-risk area to cease, and will be preparing for possible evacuations should the volcano erupt. The emergency agency will continue to provide volcano updates.7 miles) away from the crater of the volcano when climbing or camping. When Mount Agung (also known as Gunung Agung), last erupted in 1963, it led to the death of some 1,100 people.

Getty Images/Calvin Chan Wai Meng Additionally, the agency has warned that visitors avoid elevations on the mountain more than 950 meters (about 3,117 feet) from sea level, in addition to 7.September 19, 2017 Officials in Indonesia have expanded a previous Bali volcano travel warning regarding the potential eruption of Mount Agung. Related: Everything You Need to Know About How Volcanoes Are Formed Mount Agung volcano is located in Bali, and sits roughly 45 miles northeast of Kuta — another hotspot for visitors traveling across Indonesia.5 kilometers (about 4. They've more than doubled the size of the area people should avoid.7 miles) away from areas in the north, southeast, and southwest of the volcano. Seismic activity at the volcano has continued to increase, and the alert noted that there have already been 50-meter (or 164-foot) blasts from the base of the crater