Mount Merapi Erupts

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Muslim women use an umbrella to protect themselves from an ash fall as they are evacuated following the eruption of Mount Merapi in Pakem, Yogyakarta, Indonesia, early Saturday, Oct. 30, 2010.​

 

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Residents walk under raining ash at the Panti Nugroho hospital during an evacuation after a new violent explosion in Pakem on October 30, 2010. Indonesia's Indonesia's Mount Merapi volcano erupted violently, sparking chaos as people tried to scramble to safety, fearful of a repeat of this week's deadly explosions.​

 

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Residents help an injured woman at the Panti Nugroho hospital in Pakem during an evacuation after a new violent explosion in Pakem, Sleman on October 30, 2010. Indonesia's Mount Merapi volcano erupted violently early on October 30, spreading panic and raining ash more than 12 kilometres away, witnesses said.​

 

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Motorists travel on an ash-covered street after the eruption of Mount Merapi volcano, in the ancient city of Yogyakarta, October 30, 2010.​

 

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Vehicles travel on an ash-covered street after the eruption of Mount Merapi volcano, in the ancient city of Yogyakarta, October 30, 2010.​

 

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A dog sits at an abandoned village covered with volcanic ash from the eruption of Mount Merapi in Kepuharjo, Yogyakarta, Indonesia, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2010.​

 

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Mount Merapi volcano spews smoke as seen from Cangkringan village in Sleman, near the ancient city of Yogyakarta October 30, 2010. Indonesia's Mount Merapi erupted again on Saturday morning, spewing ash into the sky, and prompting authorities to extend the danger radius by two kilometers (1.24 miles).​

 

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Women cross an ash-covered street after the eruption of Mount Merapi volcano, in the ancient city of Yogyakarta, October 30, 2010.​

 

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Motorists drive on a road covered with ash after a new violent explosion caused raining ash in Yogyakarta on October 30, 2010.​

 

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A woman walks past cars covered with ash after a new violent explosion caused raining ash in Yogyakarta on October 30, 2010.​

 

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Indonesian soldiers from the Special Force or Kopassus advise an elderly woman to leave her home during an evacuation after a new violent explosion in Umbulharjo, Sleman on October 30, 2010.

Indonesian soldiers of Special Force of Kopassus evacuate an elderly woman who refuses to leave her home during an evacuation after a new violent explosion in Umbulharjo, Sleman on October 30, 2010.​

 

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Villagers walk along an ash-covered street after another eruption of Mount Merapi at Harjobinangun village in Sleman, near the ancient city of Yogyakarta October 30, 2010.​

 

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Residents along with volunteers clear a road after a new violent explosion in Umbulharjo, Sleman on October 30, 2010.​

 

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A man walks past cars covered with ash after a new violent explosion caused raining ash in Yogyakarta on October 30, 2010.​

 

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Residents pour water on a street covered with volcanic ash after an ash fall following the eruption of Mount Merapi in Pakem, Yogyakarta, Indonesia, early Saturday, Oct. 30, 2010.​

 

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A volunteer distributes free masks to motorists after the eruption of Mount Merapi volcano, in the ancient city of Yogyakarta, October 30, 2010​

 

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Motorists travelling on an ash-covered street are seen through a car window after the eruption of Mount Merapi volcano, in the ancient city of Yogyakarta, October 30, 2010.​

 

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Why are Indons still staying near volcano?

Shouldn't the authority creates a buffer zone...

 

[myo539]

Why are Indons still staying near volcano?

Shouldn't the authority creates a buffer zone...

The ash travels far and wide depending on the prevailing winds. As the wind is blowing west and southward, Jogjakarta about 30 km is showered with ashes. So Jakarta the national capital may experience the ashes that we had inhaled just a week ago - although of different origin.

Variable winds blowing northwards may bring some ashes to Singapore & Malaysia. Hopefully, the frequent morning rain will wash it down before reaching us.

Singapore NEA has very good map and up-to-date information of Singapore and the region.
http://app2.nea.gov.sg/satimage_animation.aspx

 

[myo539]

PostNew - thanks for the fantastic photos - really give a real picture of the situation on the ground.