Mount Merapi Erupts in Indonesia
Mount Merapi, one of the world's most active and dangerous volcanoes, has become active again in Indonesia. Lava flows have reached approximately 2 kilometers down the mountain's slope, with authorities warning residents and visitors not to approach the mountain. This volcano has a history of devastating eruptions, including one in 1006 that destroyed the Javanese-Indian kingdom of Mataram and another in 1673 that affected several cities and villages. Since the beginning of this century, eruptions of Merapi have taken between 370 and 1,000 lives.7 sourcesSee all sources
