2010 eruptions of Mount Merapi, Volcanic eruption in Indonesia
The 2010 eruptions of Mount Merapi released large amounts of volcanic material.
The events marked the mountain's largest eruptions since the 1870s.
Mount Merapi holds a sacred place in Javanese culture and beliefs.
Tourism activities in Mount Merapi were severely affected during the eruptions.
The 2010 activity heightened Merapi's status as one of the most active volcanoes in Indonesia.
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Elevation above the sea
2,930 m
GPS coordinates
-7.54083,110.44472
Latest update
August 31, 2026 12:18
