Mount Kelud is a relatively small strato volcano with a
summit elevation at 1731 m above sea level or
1650 m above the densely
populated and fertile plains of Kediri and Blitar that surround the volcano.
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| the image of the crater's lake of mount kelud |
Kelud volcano is also considered as one of the most
dangerous volcanoes in Java. It because of its frequent eruptions. The eruptive
activity has typically generated deadly lahars, pyroclastic flows and surges
that have claimed more than 15,000 lives since 1500 AD. It caused widespread fatalities
and destructions. The crater lake of Kelud is famous for its potential to
release devastating lahars whenever an eruption occurs.
The eruption of mount Kelud in 1586 produced one of the
worst lahar in the historical record of volcanic eruptions. It took the lives
of about 10,000 people. Extensive works to control lahars have been achieved
around the volcano. A system of drainage of the Crater Lake was completed in
1926. Today, this drainage tunnel still works and maintains the volume of the
lake at a low level (2 million m3). Several dams were also built on the slopes
of this volcano in order to protect the largest towns.
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| the image of the panorama around mount kelud |
Beside of that, Kelud also Breezes of fresh air and charming
scenery. It makes this area interesting for ecotourism, adventuring, and health
purposes. At this place, we can enjoy some interesting thing likes the shady
cool plantation, an area for rock climbing, jogging, cross country, and camping
ground. We also can enjoy a channel to the crater through the mountain, sulfur
lake down the mountain volcanology information service, and some entertainment
performances on weekends / holidays. It is also good to go there in September,
so you can enjoy The ritual ceremony of Larung Sesaji in cauldron of Mount
Kelud that is held every September.
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hemmmm,,, very cool pict.... I wanna go there :)
BalasHapus