In Early August 2002 Indonesian Newspapers reported fires burning on the slopes of Merbabu.
This is common on most Javan volcanos as the dry tussock burns. Blackens the trees but doesn't seem to do much damage other than leave black scars on the slopes
David Donaldson - Aug 9, 2002 5:38 am - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentIn Early August 2002 Indonesian Newspapers reported fires burning on the slopes of Merbabu.
This is common on most Javan volcanos as the dry tussock burns. Blackens the trees but doesn't seem to do much damage other than leave black scars on the slopes
sunawang - Sep 20, 2016 5:04 am - Hasn't voted
Re: Untitled CommentHi David, great to find you post. I'm from Indonesia and have hiked Mount Merbabu twice. It's a great mountain anyway. Right?