Merapi: Threatening since hundreds years ago

Not only in Indonesia, Mount Merapi name was already famous around the world. As the most active volcano in the world, since 1548, this volcano has erupted 68 times as much. Terdahsyat volcanic activity occurred in 1930 which asks victims of past lives have been lost in 1400.
Since 2006, the mountain is situated in Sleman, Central Java, back to being a constant threat to the surrounding community. In mid 2006, when the mountain erupted spewing hot clouds and glowing material. Hot lava moving at 150 kilometers per hour with temperatures reaching 500 degrees Celsius devour every object in front.
In the 2007 rainy season ago, Merapi again become a threat. At that time, cold lava flowing into the material from the peak of Merapi. For the people of Java, Mount Merapi is considered sacred. They regard it as a source of spiritual strength. Locals believe that this mountain can give his fortune. Ranging from soil fertility and also the rest of volcanic material which is used as the source of livelihood of residents.
Mount Merapi eruption had two periods of repetition of short-term long-term 2-3 years and 15-30 years. Now, Merapi back showing the original character. Center of Investigation and Technology Development Kegunungapian (BPPTK) Yogyakarta decided to raise the status of Merapi from "Standby" to "Beware," Monday (25/10) today. Perhaps, the next explosion just waiting time

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