What are the benefits of living near Mount Merapi? Pls state where you have found this information from...?
Merapi is the youngest in a group of volcanoes in southern Java.It is situated at a subduction zone, where the Indo-Australian Plate is sliding beneath the Eurasian Plate. It is one of at least 129 active volcanoes in Indonesia, part of the Pacific Ring of Fire - a section of fault lines stretching from the Western Hemisphere through Japan and South East Asia. It is the most active volcano in Indonesia and has erupted regularly since 1548. Its name means Mountain of Fire. It is very close to the city of Yogyakarta, and thousands of people live on the flanks of the volcano, with villages as high as 1700 m above sea level. I suppose the benefits of living near Mt. Merapi which is an active volcano could be- 1. This would be a LIFETIME experience in witnessing the most violent activity of the natural world- a mountain erupting with lava - a volcano! 2. You can set up a seismograph and study the activity of the mountain. That means you can have first hand research experience! 3. Volcanic eruptions also provide the benefit of adding nutrients to soil through the weathering process of volcanic rocks. These fertile soils assist the growth of plants and various crops. Volcanic dust and volcanic ash contain the same important minerals as the volcanic bombs. As the dust and ash seep into the soil, the soil becomes very fertile. The soil is also enriched by the chemicals that are released during the eruption. Plants and crops are soon able to grow back and are better than before. 4. Volcanic eruptions can also create new islands, as the magma dries on the water.The Hawaiian Islands were created by volcanic activity. 5.When volcanoes erupt, the lava releases some healthy gases, including hydrogen and carbon dioxide. When hydrogen mixes with oxygen, it creates water vapor and that begins the water cycle. Plants use carbon dioxide to make food for themselves. 6.There are many rich deposits found in volcanic bombs and cooled lava that turns into rock. Different metals and gems are found in the rock layers. Copper, silver, and gold have all been found. 7. Some of the world’s biggest diamonds come from volcanic rocks.Important minerals are also found in the lava. They are lead, zinc, mercury, chlorine, basalt and silica. 8.The solid, lighter volcanic material called pozzuolana is mixed with cement and used in the construction of buildings.
Facts about Mount Merapi?
Mount Merapi is part of an active volcanic arc and is one of almost 150 volcanoes in Indonesia to be listed in the Smithsonian Institute’s Global Volcanism Programme, 41 of which are located on the island of Java. The volcano is a composite, or stratovolcano – namely, one formed of different layers of ash and lavas (Smithsonian Institute “Global Volcanism Program: Merapi” volcano.si.edu). Although Merapi is currently heavily monitored, changes in its activity have been tracked in detail only since April 2006. During that time, the volcano has been almost constantly active with larger eruptions occurring. The Indahnesia website lists eleven separate alerts relating to its eruptive activity (Indahnesia “Changes in activity for Gunung Merapi” indahnesia.com). Scientists first warned of an imminent eruption in the densely populated region on Monday 25th October and local people were warned to evacuate the area. Officials quoted on the BBC said that an estimated 13,000 people, some 5,000 of whom live on the slopes of the volcano itself, have been advised to move away. Early reports indicate that some residents are reluctant to leave their homes and that several people have been injured by hot ash and at least one person killed (Sky News “Mount Merapi Begins To Erupt In Indonesia” news.sky.com). A previous eruption of the 2,968 metre peak, in 1930, is thought to have killed over 1,000 people .
What are the perks of living in Indonesia?
There are always pros and cons hahaha. Here are the perks from my honest point of view :Curious friends and neighbors are everywhere. They want to know you, not just your name. They want to know all about you and when will you get married. Sometimes it can be very annoying when they start to judge you due to your marital status, political point of view, religion, and ethnic group.Traffic oh traffic. Jakarta, Semarang, Bandung, Surabaya, Yogyakarta are cities with horrendous traffic. There are means of public transportation but most people don’t want to use them due to many reasons (bad infrastructure condition, safety, and even prestige). Some of them have narrow roads.All about waste, waste water, etc. We have some progresses in reduce, reuse, and recycle but there are still a lot of things to do. We still need bigger projects like wastewater infrastructure, metal and plastic recycling center, etc. People and their culture play a big role here. A lot of people still throw rubbish to the river or abandoned land. Lack of awareness I guess.And the pros :Nice food are everywhere. Every different province offers food, nice food, delicious food, and extreme culinary. Haha. According to expats, they’re cheap. If you can handle spicy food well, congratulations because you’ll have a nice culinary journey.I don’t know whether it’s a pro or con… This country is so big. I think a lifetime won’t be enough to explore every single place, visit every local tribe, hop from one island to another. The natural beauty is incomparable to any other places in the world. There are still many places which remain untouched.The climate. The sun can be harsh a bit but it can’t be harsher than the Arabian peninsula. Average temperature 26 - 31 C for the whole year. Yes we have climatic disaster recently like local typhoons.Volcano. The dormant, the active, the super active. We have all 127 of them. Yes, one hundred and twenty seven. From Mount Toba where you can only see the caldera to Mount Anak Krakatau who always say hello with her small explosions. From Mount Merapi and Agung where sacred gods are living, to Mount Ijen where you can smell the sulfur on top of it.
What are the benefits and dangers of living near a volcano, specifically Mount Merapi?
Honey, I'm sorry, I just found this question. The only benefit of living near a volcano is the wonderfully, fertile soil. Nothing better than it for agriculture. The dangers are obvious, earthquakes and eruptions. Destruction of property, whole communities and death. I hope these links might still help: http://www.alertnet.org/db/an_art/52132/... http://news.indahnesia.com/item/20060426... http://origin.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,1... Here is an intersting article on the effects volcanos have on our climate: It's about Mt Pinatubo, but it is very relevant: http://geography.about.com/od/globalproblemsandissues/a/pinatubo.htm
How did the Mount Pinatubo eruption affect the Earth's lithosphere?
The effects of the eruption were felt worldwide. It ejected roughly 10 billion metric tonnes (10 cubic kilometres) of magma, and 20 million tons of sulfur dioxide, bringing vast quantities of minerals and metals to the surface environment. It injected large amounts of aerosols into the stratosphere—more than any eruption since that of Krakatoa in 1883. Over the following months, the aerosols formed a global layer of sulfuric acid haze. Global temperatures dropped by about 0.5 °C (0.9 °F), and ozone depletion temporarily increased substantially. The powerful eruption of such an enormous volume of lava and ash injected significant quantities of aerosols and dust into the stratosphere. Sulfur dioxide oxidised in the atmosphere to produce a haze of sulfuric acid droplets, which gradually spread throughout the stratosphere over the year following the eruption. The injection of aerosols into the stratosphere is thought to have been the largest since the eruption of Krakatoa in 1883, with a total mass of sulfur dioxide of about 17 million tons being injected—the largest volume ever recorded by modern instruments. This very large stratospheric injection resulted in a reduction in the normal amount of sunlight reaching the Earth's surface by roughly 10%. This led to a decrease in northern hemisphere average temperatures of 0.5–0.6 °C (0.9–1.1 °F), and a global fall of about 0.4 °C (0.7 °F). At the same time, the temperature in the stratosphere rose to several degrees higher than normal, due to absorption of radiation by the aerosols. The stratospheric cloud from the eruption persisted in the atmosphere for three years after the eruption.
Pros and Cons of living next to a Volcano?
Geothermal energy is created by the eruption, which generates electrical power. Eruptions make the soil fertile. Mt. Merapi's soil is so fertile that three crops can be grown and harvested in one year. Over time, ash and lava turn into soil. Eruptions create land masses. When volcanoes erupt, they release some healthy gases. Those gases are hydrogen and carbon dioxide. During some days, people can ski on top of volcanoes. :) :)