Merapi Volcano Erupts Again

Mount Merapi erupted again on Saturday (06/11/2010) morning. Based on the observation Kompas.com, from Cangkringan, Sleman, the peak of Merapi out hot clouds or wedhus trash in large numbers around 07.00. Black clouds that soar. Bang heard several times from the peak of Merapi.

Currently, residents flocked down to the south with trucks, pickups, and motorcycles. Animals also were evacuated. Meanwhile, volunteers and residents to close roads and ban the people upstairs.

"From the middle of the night often come out hot clouds, but small. This morning the most," said Yanti (32), one of the volunteers.

Merapi summit closed at this time a thick fog. Eruption of smoke billowing upward. However, volcanic ash leads to unclear where.