In the theme of news about volcanic eruptions in Indonesia, Mount Merapi has always been included in the theme for the last few decades. By frequently seeing Mount Merapi on TV or in other news media, does it make you familiar with Mount Merapi?
If not, let's take a look at the 9 facts about Mount Merapi below. Who knows, later you will visit Central Java or Yogyakarta and see Mount Merapi in person.
1.The name Merapi comes from the abbreviation of the word "meru" which means mountain with the word "fire", shortened to Merapi
2.In 2010, the highest land on Mount Merapi was at an altitude of 2,930 masl. The current height could be reduced!
3.The mountain is located in Sleman Regency in Yogyakarta and Magelang Regency, Boyolali, Klaten in Central Java
4.Mount Merapi and the forests on its slopes, has been a national park since 2004
5.Since 1548, Mount Merapi has erupted 68 times. Mount Merapi erupts every 2-5 years
6.There are several paths that can be traversed to climb Mount Merapi. However, the most common is the Selo line, Boyolali
7.The peak area of Merapi is completely without vegetation due to high volcanic activity
8.The duration of the climb to the top of Mount Merapi is around 5-9 hours of travel
9.On Monday, 19 April 2021, Mount Merapi has launched incandescent lava 16 times
So, those are the nine interesting facts from Mount Merapi. Interested in visiting there?
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