Massive Night Lava Avalanche on Mt. Merapi — Feb 8 2026 | Alert Level III Active Volcano

Night footage from February 8, 2026 showing a large avalanche of molten lava rock cascading down the western slope of Mount Merapi (Indonesia). This video captures thermal glow and rockfall dynamics in real time. According to the latest updates from Indonesian volcanological authorities (PVMBG), Merapi remains at Alert Level III (“Siaga”), indicating heightened activity with ongoing lava extrusion, dome growth, and rock avalanches. In early February, PVMBG reported multiple lava avalanches and increased seismicity, with lava blocks traveling up to ~2 km from the summit and persistent volcanic tremor observed. Authorities continue to advise against approaching danger zones near the crater due to potential pyroclastic flows and rockfalls. Key details in this video: • Date & time of event: Feb 8, 2026 (Night) • Location: Western slope of Mount Merapi, Central Java / Yogyakarta, Indonesia • Eruption style: Lava avalanche / hot rockfall • Alert level: Level III (“Siaga”) — active phase Stay informed and respect all volcanic hazard advisories. Always keep safe distances as recommended by local authorities.