Muhammad Wafid
Muhammad Wafid is the Head of the Geological Agency at the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources in Indonesia. He plays a crucial role in monitoring volcanic activity, including that of Gunung Lewotobi Laki-laki, which erupted on March 20, 2025. Wafid's expertise in geological hazards is vital for providing timely information and safety recommendations to the public regarding volcanic eruptions and their potential impacts.
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Muhammad Wafid issued recommendations in light of the increasing activity of Semeru.
Dipicu Hujan, Banjir Lahar Semeru Mencapai Gladak Perak
Indonesia· 2025-11-22
Muhammad Wafid warned against the dangers of volcanic ash clouds.
Erupsi Semeru dan Ulah Warga Dekati Bencana demi KontenIndonesia· 2025-11-21
Muhammad Wafid explained that the potential for further eruptions is triggered by high volcanic activity.
Aktivitas Vulkanik Masih Tinggi, Waspada Erupsi Lanjutan SemeruIndonesia· 2025-11-20Muhammad Wafid is the head of the country's geological authority and has provided warnings regarding the volcanic activity.
Flere kilometer høy askesøyle fra vulkanutbrudd i Indonesia
Norway· 2025-10-15Muhammad Wafid is the head of the Geological Agency who provided information about the earthquake in Nabire.
Gempa Nabire, Waspada Bahaya Likuefaksi hingga LongsorIndonesia· 2025-09-19
Muhammad Wafid, the head of the Geological Agency, stated that there have been no reports of casualties or damage from the tsunami triggered by the earthquake.
Tsunami Dipicu Gempa Rusia Tercatat Muncul di PapuaIndonesia· 2025-07-30Muhammad Wafid is the chief of the geology agency who reported on the volcano's eruption.
Indonesian volcano Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki spews massive ash cloud as it erupts again
United Kingdom· 2025-07-08
Muhammad Wafid is the Head of the Geological Agency who provided updates on the volcanic activity of Lewotobi Laki-laki.
Aktivitas Lewotobi Laki-laki dan Semeru Masih Tinggi, Lahar Hujan MengancamIndonesia· 2025-06-21
Geology agency head Muhammad Wafid said residents and tourists should avoid carrying out any activities within at least 7km of the volcano’s crater.
Bali flights cancelled after Indonesian volcano spews 10km-high ash tower | BaliUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-18
Muhammad Wafid warned residents to wear face masks to protect themselves from volcanic ash.
Kiwis stranded in Bali as Mt Lewotobi eruption cancels Air NZ flights
New Zealand· 2025-06-18
Geology agency head Muhammad Wafid said no one should carry out any activities within 7km of the eruption.
Indonesia issues highest alert as Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki eruptsUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-17Muhammad Wafid is the head of the Geological Agency who reported on the status of Mount Tangkubanparahu.
Enam Tahun Tertidur, Tangkubanparahu Menggeliat LagiIndonesia· 2025-06-02
Muhammad Wafid explained that the cause of the landslide was the steep slope of the cliff.
Tata Kelola Pertambangan BatuanIndonesia· 2025-06-02
Kepala Badan Geologi Kementerian Energi dan Sumber Daya Mineral Muhammad Wafid menjelaskan, penyebab longsor adalah kemiringan lereng tebing sangat terjal.
Tata Kelola Pertambangan BatuanIndonesia· 2025-06-02Muhammad Wafid is the Head of the Geological Agency at the Ministry of ESDM and provided insights on the landslide vulnerability in Cirebon.
Kementerian ESDM Investigasi Penyebab Tambang Longsor di CirebonIndonesia· 2025-06-01
Muhammad Wafid is the Head of the Geological Agency at the Ministry of ESDM and provided insights on the geological risks in Cirebon.
Kementerian ESDM Investigasi Penyebab Tambang Longsor di CirebonIndonesia· 2025-06-01Muhammad Wafid is the Head of the Geological Agency.
Gunung Kuda yang Kubur Belasan Petambang Batu Berada di Zona Rawan LongsorIndonesia· 2025-06-01
Muhammad Wafid is the Head of the Geological Agency of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources in Indonesia.
Gunung Kuda, Area Rentan Gerakan Tanah dan Kesalahan Prosedur PenambanganIndonesia· 2025-05-31Muhammad Wafid is the Head of the Geological Agency of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources in Indonesia.
Lokasi Tambang Gunung Kuda Rawan Longsor, Perusahaan Tetap BandelIndonesia· 2025-05-31
Muhammad Wafid is the Head of the Geological Agency of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources in Indonesia.
Lokasi Tambang Gunung Kuda Rawan Longsor, Perusahaan Tetap BandelIndonesia· 2025-05-30Muhammad Wafid explained that the earthquake was triggered by reverse fault activity due to the movement of the Indo-Australian Plate against Eurasia.
Badan Geologi Ungkap Pemicu Gempa Magnitudo 6,3 di Bengkulu yang Akibatkan 140 Rumah RusakIndonesia· 2025-05-23Muhammad Wafid stated that the earthquake was not expected to cause surface faulting.
Warga Bogor Mendengar Dentuman Keras Saat Gempa, Pemantauan Gunung Gede DiperketatIndonesia· 2025-04-11
Muhammad Wafid is the head of the Geological Agency who reported on the volcanic activity of Gunung Gede.
Aktivitas Gunung Gede Meningkat, Gunung Semeru Erupsi LagiIndonesia· 2025-04-01
Muhammad Wafid, the Head of the Geological Agency, reported on the volcanic activity of Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki.
Kronologi Letusan Hebat Gunung Lewotobi Laki-LakiIndonesia· 2025-03-21