Mount Merapi

• This year, Mount Merapi in Indonesia erupted once more, sending an ash tower 3,000 metres into the sky.

A Brief Overview 

• Merapi is located in Central Java, Indonesia, and is known as the “Mountain of Fire” in Javanese.
• It is one of the world’s most active and dangerous volcanoes, with regular and frequently severe eruptions.
• 2010 Eruption: The most recent big eruption in 2010 resulted in approximately 350 deaths and substantial damage to the surrounding area.
• Despite its perils, Merapi draws hikers and visitors who are lured to its beauty and geological importance.

Other Indonesian active volcanoes

With approximately 120 active volcanoes spread around the country, Indonesia has a large number of active volcanoes. Other significant volcanoes in Indonesia include:

• Mount Krakatoa: Located in the Sunda Strait, it is well known for its disastrous 1883 eruption.
• Mount Rinjani is Indonesia’s second-highest volcano and a popular trekking destination on Lombok Island.
• Mount Tambora, located on Sumbawa Island, is famous for its 1815 eruption, which created the “year without summer.”
• Mount Batur: A mountain in Bali famed for its stunning landscapes and hot springs.
• Mount Merbabu is the highest point in Central Java and a popular climbing destination.

Why are there so many volcanoes in Indonesia?

• The Pacific Ring of Fire: The placement of Indonesia on this seismic hotspot explains its tremendous volcanic activity.
• Volcanic Density: With over 120 active volcanoes, Indonesia is prone to frequent eruptions, endangering its people and infrastructure.

Source: https://m.timesofindia.com/world/rest-of-world/indonesias-mount-marapi-erupts-11-of-26-hikers-dead-3-rescued/articleshow/105713971.cms