UIN Public Relations – Class activities at UIN Sultan Maulana Hasanuddin Banten continue to be held in person and have not been switched to distance learning (PJJ), despite public concern over the activity of Mount Anak Krakatau and the potential impacts of an eruption or volcanic ash.
Nevertheless, students are asked to remain vigilant and wear masks, especially when engaging in outdoor activities. This recommendation is a precautionary measure against potential exposure to volcanic ash or dust that could affect respiratory health.
The rector of UIN Sultan Maulana Hasanuddin Banten believes that UIN Banten’s Campus 2 in the Palima area is located in a region that is relatively safe from the spread of volcanic ash from Anak Krakatau, as well as from the direct impact of the massive tsunami that once struck the Banten coast.
This assessment is based on data released by the BMKG to the general public, which indicates that the volcanic ash is spreading primarily toward the south of Serang. In addition, the policy also takes into account an analysis of a number of historical manuscripts and articles regarding the impact of the 1883 Krakatoa eruption.
According to records that have been reviewed, the areas in the northern coastal region of Banten that were severely affected by the Krakatoa tsunami included Ciwandan and Cilegon.
From a historical perspective, the location of the Banten Sultanate’s administrative center in Surosowan is also noteworthy. The article states that Sultan Maulana Hasanuddin possessed knowledge of astronomy and urban planning, so the choice of Banten Bay as the administrative center is seen as having taken various factors into account.
“What about UIN’s Campus 2 in Palima? God willing, it’s safe because it’s still within the area under Banten’s control, stretching from Palka to Baros,” according to the view expressed in the article.
Nevertheless, campus safety in the face of potential disasters must still be viewed through the lens of modern disaster mitigation. Geographical factors, distance from sources of threat, topography, wind direction, and the findings of disaster management agencies serve as key factors in determining a region’s level of risk.
Therefore, students and the academic community at UIN Banten are urged to stay informed through official channels regarding the activity of Mount Anak Krakatau and to follow the instructions of disaster management authorities should conditions change.
For the time being, classes will continue to be held in person, rather than online. Wearing masks is one way for students and the academic community to take precautions against potential exposure to dust or volcanic material.
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