Embrace Merapi volcano night lava tour, the world’s most active volcanoes. It continues to erupt, spewing burning rocks, often visible at night.
Mount Merapi’s last major eruption occurred in 2010, peaking between October 26 and early November. It was the largest eruption since 1872, producing a pyroclastic flow 15 km long, claiming 386 lives (including Mbah Marijan, the guardian of the volcano chosen by Sultan), and prompting the evacuation of tens of thousands of residents. The last significant eruption happened on March 4, 2024 and went on during the year.
Read a post about why Merapi eruption in 2010 took many death tolls.
This Merapi night lava tour will take you to a quiet spot 6 km from the summit. Your driver will accompany you over coffee and snacks while waiting for the lava to flow.
DISCLAIMER : Eruption does not happen every night.
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