Articles tagged ‘volcano’
Gunung Semeru Spews Out Ash: East Java, Indonesia
By BootsnAll | June 14th, 2006 |
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Gunung Semeru in East Java is the latest volcano to spring to life spewing out hot ash in fierce storms from its caldera.
Gunung Merapi Lava Dome Collapses: Central Java, Indonesia
By BootsnAll | June 12th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
In a development that may have marked the peak of the volcano's activity, parts of Mt. Merapi’s new lava dome collapsed late on Friday. And now authorities from the Yogyakarta Volcanology research Agency are re-evaluating the alert status for the mountain.
Seeking Guidance: Yogyakarta, Central Java, Indonesia
By BootsnAll | June 5th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
It's only natural that during times of disaster people take solace in their faith and none more so then in Central Java at the moment after the devastating earthquake. On Friday, Muslims prayed for the first time since the earthquake and yesterday it was the Christians who flocked to their damaged churches.
Mt Merapi guarded against theft
By Nick | May 19th, 2006 | 1 Comment »
Mt. Merapi in Central Java keeps threatening to blows its top. Residents are more concerned with their neighbors than the volcano. Indonesia has a problem with respect for the rule of law. Stealing and lying about it, are very prevalent in this country.
Photo of Mt. Merapi erupting in Indonesia
By Nick | May 16th, 2006 | 1 Comment »
Google Earth has a photo of Mt. Merapi erupting in Central Java. Google Earth allows you to scan the world, finding even your own neighborhood and view still photos taken from satellites. When the cone finally blows we’ll see some fireworks. Must be amazing to be in the area at night time, you’d really [...]
Merapi starts to erupt in Central Java
By Nick | May 15th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
As expected, Mt Merapi in Central Java has started to erupt. On Monday Merapi spewed hot ash and smoke, the ash covering fields 10km from the base.
Mt.Merapi spews lava on west side
By Nick | May 11th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
Mt. Merapi in Central Java has spewed lava 1.5 km on its west side. There has also been a flow towards th south of 200m.
Mt Merapi spewing lava in Central Java
By Nick | May 9th, 2006 | 3 Comments »
Mt. Merapi in Central Java is spewing molten lava in flows up to 100 meters long. Indonesia has still not raised the danger level to the maximum, and locals are still farming in the vicinity. One of the reasons people don’t want to leave is they know other people will steal their cattle.
Mt. Merapi ready to pop in Central Java
By Nick | May 2nd, 2006 | 1 Comment »
Central Java’s Mt. Merapi is close to erupting, says a leading geologist, Subandriyo. Central Java is densely populated with fertile land surrounding the volcano. Farmers continue to work, even though warnings have been given. Former President Megawati paid a visit to a village close to Merapi, to talk to local people. Yogjakarta is only 39km [...]
Mt. Merapi drawing tourists
By Nick | April 24th, 2006 | Add a Comment »
Mt. Merapi, one of the most active volcanoes in the world is promising to erupt, with smoke and ash being emitted daily. The new of the probable eruption has caused locals who live in the surrounding area, particularly old people and children, to be evacuated. Erupting volcanoes are not something most of us have ever [...]
