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  Encyclopedia :: encyclopedia : Volcano   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Mount Pelée on the island of Martinique is another example.
For example, Mount St. Helens is found inland from the margin between the oceanic Juan de Fuca Plate and the continental North American Plate.
Mount St. Helens erupted explosively on May 18, 1980 at 8:32 a.m.
www.hallencyclopedia.com /Volcano   (3594 words)

  
 Semeru - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Semeru is the tallest volcano on the island of Java and one of the most active.
Semeru has been in a state of near-constant eruption from 1967 to the present.
Semeru is regularly climbed by tourists, usually starting from the village of Rano Pani to the north, but though non-technical it can be dangerous.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Semeru   (206 words)

  
 Semeru Volcano - John Seach   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Semeru Volcano is one of the most active volcanoes in Indonesia.
Semeru volcano is the highest in Java and one of the most active volcanoes in the world.
Semeru has been the site of numerous deaths, the most recent being in August 2000.
www.volcanolive.com /semeru.html   (175 words)

  
 Mount Bromo travel guide - Wikitravel   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Mount Bromo (Gunung Bromo, 2,392m) is an active volcano in the Bromo-Tengger-Semeru National Park of East Java, Indonesia.
Mount Batok (2440m) is a brown volcanic cone at the north center of the caldera.
Mount Bromo really is a live volcano that erupts with disturbing regularity: in 2004, two tourists were killed and five injured when the mountain spit out molten rock as far as the temple.
wikitravel.org /en/Mount_Bromo   (1200 words)

  
 KangGURU Stories - Culture
Mount Rinjani (3726 m) is located in the Northern part of Lombok and is the second highest mountain in Indonesia.
Semeru, the highest volcano on Java, and one of its most active, lies at the southern end of a volcanic massif extending north to the Tengger caldera.
Gunung Semeru was constructed south of the overlapping Ajek-ajek and Jambangan calderas.
www.kangguru.org /kgrestoriesculture.htm   (5769 words)

  
 tourism object   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Mount Tengger activities does not stop only to that, but its activities is still seen with the emergence of a new crater at center of the calderan The crater is higher until some time it erupts.
From this place we can see the very fascinating viewof Mount Semeru with its smoke comes out, and enjoying the wonderfullness of situation around the lake, observing the wild animal, in particular the living of Belibis bird, and observing the cultur and custom of the native inhabitants.
Semeru Historically and geologically, Ranu Kumbolo is shaped from massive craters’ Mount.
www.petra.ac.id /eastjava/cities/probolg/tourobj/potential3.htm   (1510 words)

  
 Satellite images in CRISP calendar (Sep - 2006)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Mount Semeru, at 3676 m the highest volcano in Java, has been active since 1967, alternating pyroclastic explosions with minor extrusions of lava and ash emission.
The large plume of steam, degassed from the volcano, is drifting west in the ambient wind.
The upper slopes of Mount Semuru are covered with erupted pyroclastic material; the lower slopes are covered by vegetation, interrupted by radiating valleys that are filled with past lahar deposits.
www.crisp.nus.edu.sg /monthly_scenes/calendars/2006/cal_Sep.html   (183 words)

  
 Indonesians fear more eruptions - World - www.theage.com.au
A large eruption at Mount Awu, in north-eastern Indonesia, which spewed lava and smoke 3000 metres into the air, began on Thursday but caused no injuries: the thousands of villagers living on its slopes had been evacuated.
The spectacular explosion on Mount Awu in Sangihe Island, 2160 kilometres north-east of Jakarta, was followed by several smaller blasts and aftershocks.
They are Mount Dukono and Mount Ibu, both on Halmahera island in North Maluku; Mount Lokon in North Sulawesi; and Mount Ijan and Mount Semeru, both in East Java, Director-General Yousana O. Siagian said.
www.theage.com.au /articles/2004/06/11/1086749892532.html?from=storylhs   (407 words)

  
 Malaysian National News Agency :: BERNAMA
Yousana said the ten volcanoes in second level alertness status are Mount Merapi and Mount Talang in West Sumatra, Mount Anak Krakatau in Lampung, Mount Semeru in East Java, Mount Kerinci in Jambi, Mount Egon in Flores, Mount Lokon Soputan in North Sulawesi and Mount Dukono in Halmahera.
However, he further added that the small eruptions of Mount Semeru would not jeopardize the people living on the slopes of the mountain because the distance between the danger areas and their homes is quite great.
Earlier, it was reported that many hectares of tomato, chilli and cabbage in some areas of Lumajang district and Malang were totally destroyed by rains of dust from Mount Semeru in the past few days, causing many farmers to harvest their crops earlier.
www.bernama.com /bernama/v3/news.php?id=175452   (414 words)

  
 EAST JAVA > TAMAN NEGARA BROMO-TENGGER-SEMERU > Mount Semeru (Gunong Semeru) - uluwatu.org   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Siwa the Destroyer (Dewa Pemusnah) is the most powerful one, hence, it comes to no surprise that Mount Semeru is named after this forceful deity.
The most unique attribute of Mount Semeru is that it spews out a
Mount Semeru steep sides rise abruptly from the southern coastal plain on Java Island, although one could not see it from
java.uluwatu.org /html/national-park/gunung-semeru.shtml   (333 words)

  
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The boundary circumvents the volcanic massifs of Gunung Bromo/Tengger and Gunung Semeru and lies across four administrative districts of Probolinggo, Malang, Pasuruan and Lumatang.
The ceremony is held on the 14th day of the last month of the Tengganese calendar, during which period thousands of Tengganese gather in Ngadisari for festivals and a pilgrimage to the rim of the Bromo crater, where ritual sacrifices are made (Beudels and Hardi, 1980).
The middle slopes of Gunung Semeru are of considerable importance for the relatively undisturbed examples of montane tropical rain forest.
sea.unep-wcmc.org /sites/pa/0229v.htm   (1557 words)

  
 Mount Bromo Semeru, East Java - Indonesia Travel Packages   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Declaration of Bromo Tengger Semeru area as a National Park is based on some considerations i.
Mount Bromo, a volcanic mountain in East Java, which is so famous with the the spectacular and the beautiful views of sunrise panorama on it's peak is located in this park.
Tengger sandy area has been protected since 1919, and it is believed to be the only conservation area in Indonesia, even probably in the world possessing a unique ocean of sand at altitude about 2000m asl.
www.travellingtoindonesia.com /java/bromo.htm   (441 words)

  
 Tourism Object in Lumajang   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Adventurous tourists who come to see Mount Semeru will not only admire and enjoy the grandeur of Mount Semeru, the highest one in Java, but can also test their skill in rafting.
On the slope of Mount Semeru it has been pioneered to pave a path for rafting along Ireng-Ireng river, whose spring is on the slope of the mountain.
to see the South sea and Mount Semeru crater from the top of Mount Bintang, which is now developing its agrobusiness tourism such as Gucialit tea plantation, and sugar cane plantation which is owned by PG Jatiroto.
www.petra.ac.id /eastjava/cities/lumajang/tourobj/rafting.htm   (843 words)

  
 The Jakarta Post - The Journal of Indonesia Today   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Carrying a sack of dry grass, a local resident passes a zalacca palm plantation in the foothills of erupting Mount Semeru in Lumajang regency, East Java province.
Head of the Mount Semeru observation post Suparno also called on local residents on the slopes of the mountain to remain vigilant for a possible larger eruption in the near future.
The last eruption on Semeru occurred last year; it forced thousands of residents from two subdistricts on the slopes of Mount Semeru to flee to safety.
www.thejakartapost.com /yesterdaydetail.asp?fileid=20040816.A04   (262 words)

  
 Kalisari Bus ~ Objek Wisata
To the south, Mount Semeru, the highest mountain in Java provides a fining backdrop for this unearthly scene.
In the south, there is a rolling upland plateau dissected by valleys and dotted with several small scenic lakes extending to the foot of Mt. Semeru, a towering grey forest-skirted cone dominating the southern landscape.
The last stage of the trip is the flight of steps leading to the rim of Bromo's crater, and, finally, the incomparable view of the rising in the east.
www.kalisari.com /ob_wis/index.php?ID=10   (462 words)

  
 Indonesia Trekking and Adventure - Mount Bromo Adventure
A challenging mountain trek, to attempt the peak of Mount Semeru at 3,676 m above sea level, an active volcano which is the highest in Java.
Ranu Kombolo with about 14 Ha is located between Ranu Pane and Mt Semeru, walking a long the slopes of the Lake Kumbolo getting yours shoes stuck in the soft mud smelling the fragrance of pines and patches of miniature flowers this is the ideyllic solitude of the Kumbolo lake.
PEAK OF For travelling to the peak of Mt Semeru/Mahameru hikers are advised to avoid visiting the creater of "Jonggring Seloka" and southern part of the area due to the toxic gasses and lava path.
www.footprint-adventures.co.uk /itinmba.html   (1389 words)

  
 East Java in Indonesia
East Java is well known as the location of Mount Bromo, the desolate volcanic mass offering the most spectacular sunrise in Southeast Asia and a shutterbugs dream come true.
Mount Semeru lies 20 km south of Bromo.
Higher and more active than Bromo, Semeru is regarded by the Javanese as the abode of the Gods, the local equivalent of Mount Meru in India and it is one of the most beautiful places in Indonesia.
www.aguidetoasia.com /indonesia/east-java.php   (274 words)

  
 HighBeam Encyclopedia - Semeru   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
SEMERU [Semeru], volcanic peak, 12,060 ft (3,676 m) high, E Java, Indonesia.
Find newspaper and magazine articles plus images and maps related to "Semeru" at HighBeam.
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www.encyclopedia.com /html/S/Semeru.asp   (141 words)

  
 semeru stock images / stock images of semeru photos search   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Sunrise over the stunning craters of Bromo Tenger Semeru National Park, Jav...
View across the ancient Tengger caldera to Bromo and Semeru volcanoes.
Mount Semeru (far) and Mount Bromo, Indonesia ?
www.photographersdirect.com /stockimages/s/semeru.asp   (573 words)

  
 Indonesia Travel Tour - Travel to Indonesia
For the really keen walkers of a challenging mountain trek, we can take you to attempt the peak of Mount Semeru at 3,676 m above sea level, an active volcano which is the highest in Java.
During the trekking, we pass over the beautiful high altitude volcanic lakes, tropical rain forest, the grass land and the sub-alpine forest.
Early morning climb to the summit of Mount Semeru (3,676 M) and enjoy the sunrise and the craters.
www.acrossindonesia.com /East_Java.htm   (655 words)

  
 Trouble at Mount Semeru: East Java, Indonesia - Daily - Planet Mole   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
For anyone travelling to East Java with the intention of getting near or attempting to climb Mt Bromo, it seems the whole area is suss at the moment.
MALANG, East Java: Mount Semeru in East Java has been put under alert status following heavy rainfall, which it is feared could cause landslides of igneous rock, an official says.
Coordinator of Bromo Tengger National Park's evaluation plan Bambang Rudianto said on Wednesday the status was raised following heavy rainfall over the last few days in the mountainous area, raising concerns that millions of cubic meters of rock that formed when lava cooled and solidified could be washed down the mountain's slopes by the rain.
planetmole.org /05-12/trouble-at-mount-semeru-east-java-indonesia.html   (289 words)

  
 destination java , java travel guide, java indonesia
It’s all of 800 km across, and going from one place to another within the island can take quite a bit of time, often a day or two.
But they’ll be days well spent, because Java has some of the most spectacular scenery in the country, as well as some of the most popular tourist sights: Borobodur, Prambanan, Mount Bromo.
The national capital Jakarta is situated on Java, in the western part of the island which besides being the administrative and commercial heart of the country is also of historical and cultural importance.
journeymart.com /DExplorer/AsiaSE/Indonesia/java?.../ciHabitat_Inc.htm   (176 words)

  
 Park authorities between rocks and hot place - World - www.theage.com.au
It's dusty and the cold mountain air is laced with sulphur gas from the bowels of the Earth and manure from scores of scrappy ponies that take tourists to the stairs over the final steep stretch to the crater's rim.
Most tourists are from overseas and seem relaxed as they pose for their volcano snaps, unaware that it's less than two months since Mount Bromo erupted and filled the sky with boiling rocks.
When you arrive at the entrance to Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park, where you pay your money and sign your name, no one mentions the dead and the injured.
theage.com.au /articles/2004/08/06/1091732085244.html?from=moreStories   (587 words)

  
 news.indahnesia.com - Volcanic activity news - Climbers banned after Mount Semeru erupts - Discover Indonesia Online
Conservation official, Heri Subagiaji, says the main eruption from Mount Semeru was on Wednesday.
In June the nearby Mount Bromo, a popular tourist destination, shot out a shower of rocks and stones which killed a 13-year-old Singaporean boy and an Indonesian.
Indonesia sits on the "Pacific Rim of Fire" noted for its volcanic and seismic activity.
news.indahnesia.com /item.php?code=200408131   (156 words)

  
 East Java travel guide - Wikitravel
G-Land is an internationally renowned surfbreak situated on the Bay of Grajagan.
All of these can be boarded at bus terminals in any major city and town.
Bromo and Mt. Semeru are one of the main attractions in East Java.
wikitravel.org /en/East_Java   (289 words)

  
 EAST JAVA > TAMAN NEGARA BROMO-TENGGER-SEMERU > Mount Penanjakan - uluwatu.org   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
The view to the east is landscaped by Mount Argopuro (3,088m) and Mount Raung (3,332m), and if the weather is clear enough, you can see the western tip of
of Mount Arjuno (3,339m) and Welirang (3,156m) rising above the
These volcanoes are considered inactive, although there are some sulphur (locally known as "belerang", from which the name Welirang is also derived from) collecting activities still take place.
java.uluwatu.org /html/national-park/gunung-penanjakan.shtml   (348 words)

  
 Semeru Details
In 1930, a heat cloud released by the mountain killed about 1,300 people.
In addition, Mount Anak Krakatao in West Java has set off nearly continuous
Mount Krakatao, whose 1883 eruption was one of the most destructive in history.
www.hamline.edu /apakabar/basisdata/1994/02/08/0001.html   (281 words)

  
 Recent Volcanic Activity
Volcanoes - One of the most fascinating, if tragic, natural disasters of the last two thousand years occurred on August 24, 79 A.D. On this day, Mount Vesuvius (located near Naples, Italy) erupted, engulfing the nearby cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum in a tremendous flow of cinder, ashes, and mud.
Seismic and volcanic hazards in Peru: changing attitudes to disaster mitigation.
A decade of recovery of understory vegetation buried by volcanic tephra from Mount St. Helens.
www.infoplease.com /ipa/A0763388.html   (279 words)

  
 Java Island and Bali Island of Indonesia - Mount Bromo, Semeru and Batok - Worldisround photo   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-02)
Java Island and Bali Island of Indonesia - Mount Bromo, Semeru and Batok - Worldisround photo
Spectacular Views in Java picture - Semeru the tallest at the far back, Bromo is the smoky one with a big crater and Batok is the one infront of Bromo.
Semeru the tallest at the far back, Bromo is the smoky one with a big crater and Batok is the one infront of Bromo.
www.worldisround.com /articles/130316/photo151.html   (88 words)

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