Pos Pengamatan Gunung Merapi Babadan sits perched on the northwestern slopes of Mount Merapi in Magelang Regency, serving as one of the most vital outposts managed by BPPTKG.
Perched at an elevation of nearly 1,300 meters, this high-altitude observation post gives researchers a direct, dramatic view of the volcano’s peak. The dedicated crew stationed here works around the clock, using advanced seismographs, tiltmeters, and thermal cameras to catch the slightest shift in Merapi’s behavior. By constantly measuring volcanic tremors and visual changes, the Babadan post plays a massive role in updating public alert levels.
It acts as an essential early warning shield, keeping nearby communities safe and prepared long before an eruption begins.
