Mount Merapi
From Wikitravel
Contents
Mount Merapi (Gunung Merapi, 2911m) is a mountain in Central Java, looming over the cities of Yogyakarta and Solo (Surakarta).
[edit] Understand
At the moment Mt. Merapi is safe to climb, but do it with a qualified guide.
 WARNING: As of May 2006, Mt Merapi has started to erupt, with a reported "lava flow" (probably NOT a "pyroclastic flow," a different, highly dangerous volcanic phenomenon -- the danger from this particular volcano has yet to begin). Nearby residents have been evacuated, and travelers should steer clear. |
Literally "Mountain of Fire", Mount Merapi is the most active volcano in all Indonesia — no mean feat — and has erupted 68 times since 1548. A massive eruption in 1006 covered much of Java in ash and was largely responsible for the downfall of the Hindu Mataram kingdom. The eruption in 1994 killed 43 people.
[edit] Get around
[edit][add listing] See
[edit][add listing] Do
Trekking on and around Merapi is a popular activity (at least when the volcano isn't spewing out hot gas and ash). From Selo, the nearest village on the north slope, it's only a 3-hour hike to the summit.
[edit][add listing] Buy
[edit][add listing] Eat
[edit][add listing] Drink
[edit][add listing] Sleep
[edit] Get out
| This article is an outline and needs more content. It has a template, but there is not enough information present. Please plunge forward and help it grow! |
