Mount Merapi

Mount Merapi (Gunung Merapi, 2911m) is a mountain in Central Java, looming over the cities of Yogyakarta and Solo (Surakarta).

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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.

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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.

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