Mount Merapi is an active stratovolcano located on the island of Java. It erupts fairly frequently, with larger eruptions happening every 10 to 15 years. The most recent eruption was in 2010 and killed 353 people. However, in 2006 another eruption occurred. This eruption was less powerful but it was captured pretty well on satellite imagery. The eruptions began around the end of April and lasted through May. Below are before, during, and after images.
(facts and figures from wikipedia)
May 12, 2006
Wait for it...
May 25, 2006
Kablammo! Gasses and ash abound!
September 10, 2006
Check out those new lava flows!
You can find it yourself on Google Earth using these coords: 07°32'41.22"S 110°26'41.90"E
Check back next week to see the town that returned from the depths.
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