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A Case Study on the Volcanic Eruption of Merapi 2010 and Kelud 2007, Java Island, Republic of Indonesia
Approximately 13% of the world’s active volcanoes are located in Indonesia. Indonesia has 129 active volcanoes those are scattered in Sumatra, Java, Bali, Nusa Tenggara, Maluku and Sulawesi islands(1). Seventy-nine of them erupted in historical times (type A). In this study, case study on the volcanic eruption of Merapi on 2010 and Kelud on 2007 are presented. The present study investigates a brief of volcano eruption characteristics, conditions to high risks areas, volcanic activity and its impact, national and local response in term of preparedness during the disaster. It was found that crisis management team was well organized and strategic; however the results showed that crisis management that was not fully integrated with the way of life of the local communities at risk and that information, communication and trust were lacking. Therefore, beside knowledge and awareness, the participation of the community is necessary in responding to a disaster.
