Mount Merapi erupted again

@indahfth (11161)
Indonesia
November 3, 2010 10:25am CST
Mount Merapi erupted again. The refugees had to move some distance, because very large eruption. Until now, clouds of heat has not stopped. The refugees and big team, was frantic. Now all the residents already in place securely. All felt a bit quiet. All hope all survived.
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@carmelanirel (20942)
• United States
3 Nov 10
Does this mount erupt often or is it just recently it started? Because if this happens quite often, though the people don't want to move, they have to for safety. How close are to to this mount?
• United States
4 Nov 10
Wow, that's pretty close. Are you going to consider moving further away if it is expanding?
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@indahfth (11161)
• Indonesia
4 Nov 10
Of course I would go further, if needed. We are still cautious, because the hot clouds still hold out until now. In some areas also have been hit by cold lava flood.
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@indahfth (11161)
• Indonesia
3 Nov 10
Where I live 20 km from the mountaintop. The last eruption was great. Hot clouds do not stop for 4 hours, hot clouds sliding distance up to 10 akm, and is expected to continue expanding.
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@saphrina (31551)
• South Africa
3 Nov 10
Hi sweetie. I think everyone should be moved out of the whole region. I honestly hope they won't move back if this is over. I hope you all will be alright. Luck. TATA.
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@indahfth (11161)
• Indonesia
3 Nov 10
Thank you. I am now fine. All residents do not want to leave their homes.
@saphrina (31551)
• South Africa
3 Nov 10
Glad to hear you are fine, sweetie. I don't think they have much of a choice here.
@celticeagle (168269)
• Boise, Idaho
4 Nov 10
Did all survive? Do you know yet? People you know or what? Will things ever get back to normal?
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@indahfth (11161)
• Indonesia
4 Nov 10
The last eruption, I have not heard of any casualties. All citizens, already in place securely. But we remain vigilant, because the hot clouds are still out.
@adhyz82 (36249)
• Indonesia
4 Nov 10
iam sorry to hear the sad news.. every times we can see in many channel of television about merapi.. it`s terrific news... i do hope you are allright
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@indahfth (11161)
• Indonesia
4 Nov 10
Thank you. I am in good shape, little experience respiratory problems due to ash falls.
@nophie (2336)
• Indonesia
4 Nov 10
yes, and today my house gets wet ash
@indahfth (11161)
• Indonesia
4 Nov 10
You live where? Does ash raining very heavily?
@tomitomi (5429)
• Singapore
4 Nov 10
It's always sad to hear of any disaster. Can we stop a volcano from erupting? There is no way we can stop the wrath of nature. Our only hope, our only defense is preparedness. Perhaps the world could come together to be able to predict accurately any major earthquake or volcanic eruption and put in place a working alarm system. Hope the wrath of Merapi ends soon and the survivors be allowed to return home to continue their lives.
@savypat (20216)
• United States
3 Nov 10
Sounds like some good news for a change. You all must wait until that mountian calms down. Stay safe. Blessings
@paula27661 (15811)
• Australia
4 Nov 10
My goodness indahfth! I would move away and never come back! I cannot imagine the fear the people must be experiencing! Mount Merapi has erupted time and time again and it’s all too scary. Hope you and your family are fine and that there are not any casualties amongst the people...
• Philippines
4 Nov 10
Just be careful out there. you never know if the next eruption is strong for some reason. some volcanos takes a while to stop but i hope it will stop after this explosion.
@ybong007 (6643)
• Philippines
4 Nov 10
I watched the movie 2012 last night and watching a volcano erupt is something that someone would wish that he will not be around when a real one explodes. I'm sure you are tensed and exhausted from the evacuation and the life you have to endure in the evacuation camp. I wish all of you could go home and go back to your normal lives again. "Insha Allah". Take care always.
@nangisha (3495)
• Indonesia
4 Nov 10
Hi Indah!. I don't know what to say but I hope all of you will survive until this is over. I hope in refuge all your need especially for food will be provided. This is seem will be hard year to overcome let us all pray to God. So he will give us strength to overcome this hard situation.
• Indonesia
4 Nov 10
Merapi is one of the most active mount in the world. As Mbah marijan said, the previous eruption was only 'coughing'. People around there now are problematic. If they don't move, they'll be killed. If they move, robbers will visit their house. However, the first option is far better. Merapi is still active and will kill more and more people. May God give the best solution for us in this case. we do not want anybody be killed again this time.
@ika2010 (95)
• Indonesia
4 Nov 10
Yes, i have just receive information from my friend that the dust of Merapi get in to Tasikmalaya and Cimahi - West Java right now....very sad...
@areximut (86)
• Indonesia
4 Nov 10
are live near merapi? wish all people near merapi survived and haven't trauma about this condition. We all pray for us
@zandi458 (28102)
• Malaysia
3 Nov 10
People living near this place should evacuate as it seems mount merapi is not going to stop its eruption. I hope all is well with you.
• United States
3 Nov 10
Thanks for the follow-up and you must be exhausted with all the suspense as to what could come next. My prayers are still strong for you and all your family.
@dccell (337)
• Indonesia
3 Nov 10
Now, everyone who lived around merapi are in need for help... many foundation gave their hand through charity center, so let us joint them by sharing something from our side... I hope everything will be better soon