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Characteristics Mount Tambora

Mount Tambora is an active stratovolcano located on the island of Sumbawa, Indonesia. The mountain is located in the district of Dompu, West Nusa Tenggara Province. Tambora is formed by the subduction zone beneath. This increases up to 4300 m altitude Tambora which makes this mountain was once one of the highest peak in Indonesia and drying large magma chamber inside the mountain. It took centuries to refill the magma chamber.

This volcanic activity reached its peak in April 1815 when it erupted in the scale of seven on the Volcanic Explosivity Index. The eruption's largest eruption since the Lake Taupo eruption in the year 181.

This eruption came to the island of Sumatra (over 2,000 km). Volcanic ash falls in Kalimantan, Sulawesi, Java and the Moluccas. This eruption caused the death of up to no less than 71,000 people with 11,000 to 12,000 of whom were killed directly as a result of the eruption. Even some researchers estimate up to 92,000 people were killed, but this figure is questionable because based on estimates that are too high. Moreover, this eruption caused global climate change. The following year (1816) is often referred to as the Year Without a Summer because of the drastic change of weather North America and Europe due to dust generated from this Tambora eruption. As a result of drastic climate change is a lot of crop failure and livestock deaths in the Northern Hemisphere that caused the worst famine in the 19th century.

Geological Agency of the United States until the eruption of Tambora crowned as the most powerful volcanic eruptions in history. The eruption of Tambora even 10 times more powerful than the eruption of Krakatoa, and 10 thousand times greater than the eruption of Mount Eyjafjallajökull in Iceland last year the European air traffic mess.

During an archaeological excavation in 2004, a team of archaeologists found the remains were buried by the eruption of culture in 1815 at a depth of 3 meters in pyroclastic deposits. Artifacts were found in the same position when the eruption occurred in 1815. Because of the similar characteristics of this, these findings are often referred to as the "Pompeii of the east".

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Mountain Soromandu

Soromandi is a new sub region Bima regency, West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia.Kecamatan is located 20 km north of District of Bolo.

The word "Soromandi" comes from the word 'soromandu', which is the name of a mountain in the village of Sai district Soromandi. Soromandi community is predominantly Muslim, the majority of livelihood from farming because of the vast land, geography and weather are very friendly. Infrastructure such as roads are pretty good for two or four-wheeled vehicles. There are a variety of amazing natural wealth such as: original Honey, Wild Water horse milk, Lobster Aquaculture, Plants and animals are also diverse, and many others. Natural beauty is so beautiful, coastal cool and clean beaches, towering mountain Soromandu, the air is very fresh dikala greet dawn with no pollution whatsoever. There is also evidence relics of ancient history, and still many others.

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Borobudur temple NOT 'denied' from UNESCO

Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy 'denied' Borobudur stricken from admission Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural United Nations (UNESCO) as World Heritage cultural criteria. "There is no such statement (deletion). There is no threat to them also to write off the Borobudur temple of their cultural heritage list," said Director General of History and Archaeology Kemenparekraf, I Gde Pitana, in Jakarta, Friday (11/11/2011).

He said it just received an official letter from UNESCO about a month ago about the appreciation of the agency of the government and people of Indonesia.

"They're judging, we are responsive and quick response in cleaning up the rest of the volcanic ash eruption of Mount Merapi, some time ago," he said. Previously, it was reported that the largest Buddhist temple in danger of being stricken from the list of world cultural heritage by UNESCO because of the people and Government of Indonesia is considered a relic of the temple did not care for it properly Dynasty dynasty.

Temple considered dirty, unkempt, and many are still covered the rest of the eruption of Mount Merapi, which has not been cleaned. "I reiterate that the deletion does not exist, Borobudur is still recognized as a UNESCO world cultural heritage," he said. Even so, it still reminded and urged that every visitor who comes to Borobudur for the benefit of any kind, either for worship or travel, while maintaining good behavior in accordance with the values and cultural heritage ordinance treats.

If we do not implement the concepts for protecting and preserving the temple of Borobudur, yes, could have been crossed out by UNESCO, he said.

UNESCO's Borobudur temple insert into the list of world heritage sites in 1991 and entered the cultural criteria represent a masterpiece of human creative genius. Construction of Borobudur are expected to spend the next 75 years and completed in the reign of Samaratungga in the year 825.

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Nglanggeran is Ancient Volcano

Nglanggeran mountain situated in the village Nglanggeran, District Patuk Gunungkidul district of Yogyakarta city. With a height of between 200-700 masl. This region is a region with litologinya composed by old volcanic material and has a beautiful landscape and the geology is unique and of high scientific value. From the results of existing research and reference, is declared Mount Nglanggeran Ancient Volcano. We've often heard and seen pictures of human Purba, well as whether the Ancient Volcano?

Nglanggeran name comes from the word "planggaran 'meant any malicious behavior must be caught. Others have said the word "permanent" means a secure and peaceful village. In addition to such designation, the mountain is composed of many stones are known by the name of Mount Wayang because there is a mountain / rock that resembles a puppet characters. Punakawan the puppet characters, namely Semar, Gareng, Petruk, and Bagong.

Another belief says that Mount Nglanggeran as Mount Revelation because the mountain is believed to meditation as a means of obtaining revelation from God Almighty. Water from the mountain Nglanggeran often taken from the Sultan's Palace courtiers as a means to beg peace and safety of all people of Yogyakarta.

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Komodo Island "clean up" in Order to Attract Tourists

Komodo Island eventual accession to seven wonders of the world in the New7Wonders of Nature competition. This victory will make the island of Komodo directly improve itself in order to attract tourists. Chairman of the Indonesian Employers Association, Sofyan Wanandi, said the government and employers will soon be working together to build a number of projects. Starting from the hotel to be built educational facilities in the region.

"For the kids there (East Nusa Landmark) could participate later. I think our businessmen are ready to do it all. It's something we think is mutually beneficial," said Sofyan at the announcement of winning Komodo at Cafe Marley, Jakarta Saturday night (11/12/2011). Currently, the already has its own appeal. Schedule a flight to this region continues to increase. Although going to a lot of investment projects on the island of Komodo, Sofyan cautioned to keep this area maintained condition. So what's like we want, Komodo can become a modern conservation. Everybody wants to come to the island of Komodo and develop together should be planned from now.

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Natuna natural potential

Natuna, is one of the regencies in Riau Islands Province. Natuna is the most northern islands in the Strait of Karimata in the north, Natuna bordering Vietnam and Cambodia, while in the South, Natuna is bordered by South Sumatra and Jambi. To the west, bordering Natuna to Singapore, Malaysia. And eastern borders with East Malaysia and West Kalimantan.

Natuna Beach

During this time, the Natuna residing on International cruise line is known as a producer of Oil and Gas. However, Natuna not only save the earth, because a lot of places can be used as local excursions, with the natural charm of beaches and the presence of marine parks is quite beautiful white sand coupled with the existing on some islands could certainly be used as a park., And the islands a beautiful place to visit.

Natuna has a lot of tremendous potential, this district has a panoramic view of unspoiled natural beauty. Cluster-cluster of islands, coral reefs, marine life, granite mountains, waterfalls. Very rich Natuna natural potential but I still minimal access and support facilities.