Merapi, Stratovolcano in Central Java and Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Mount Merapi reaches an elevation of 2,910 meters, featuring steep slopes of andesite rock and frequent smoke emissions from its summit point.
The 2010 eruption caused 353 casualties and displaced 350,000 residents, subsequently altering the mountain's height by reducing it by 38 meters.
Local communities perform traditional ceremonies and offerings near the volcano, which they consider a spiritual entity housing ancestral spirits.
The national park surrounding Mount Merapi provides designated viewing points, hiking trails, and camping areas for visitors exploring the volcanic landscape.
Indonesia's most active volcano has maintained a consistent eruption pattern since 1548, with events occurring approximately every two to three years.
Location: Central Java
Location: Yogyakarta
Made from material: andesite
Address: Mount Merapi, Dusun 2, Suroteleng, Selo, Boyolali Regency, Central Java, Indonesia
GPS coordinates: -7.54127,110.44620
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:12
The island of Java showcases an exceptional heritage blending spiritual traditions and natural wonders. The temples of Prambanan and Candi Mendut attest to the grandeur of 9th-century Hindu and Buddhist civilizations, while the Candi Sewu complex reveals sacred architecture organized according to mandala principles. Active volcanoes like Mount Bromo and Kawah Ijen offer striking landscapes, from the smoking crater dominating the black sand plain to turquoise lakes where miners still extract sulfur. Javanese cities combine tradition and modernity: Jakarta features the National Monument on Merdeka Square, Bandung houses the Geology Museum founded in 1928, and Malang surprises with Kampung Biru, whose houses are entirely painted blue. The Seribu Islands extend this diversity into the Java Sea with their coral reefs, while floating markets like in Lembang maintain age-old trading practices. This array of sites invites exploration of Indonesia’s deep spirit, between spirituality, volcanic nature, and human ingenuity.
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