Mount Kelud in history is one of the mountains in Indonesia's most active and erupted for 30 times, but after post Kelud last eruption in 2014, the initial result of the volcano is not active anymore.
To get to the tourist area of Mount Kelud fairly easy because there is only one path, namely through the District Ngancar, Kediri. Access road to travel Kelud is quite smooth although the road is narrow. Along the way, you can see the beautiful scenery in the form of fields, valleys and green hills. But the pineapple plant is the most dominant encountered along the way.
Kelud is located in Kediri region with an altitude of 1,731 mdpl.Untuk reach the crater of Mount Kelud most easily, through the village of Margomulyo. From Malang, Kediri and ride bus to the terminal Pare down in about 2.5 hours drive. From the town of Wates Kediri headed by minibus. Wates continued to ride public transportation to the village of Sugih Sane (30 minutes) and get off at our post Margomulyo Plantation.
From Sugihwaras, must be taken ten kilometers longer before getting to the crater of Kelud. Ahead of the summit we can see a very interesting sight, expanse of mountain slopes are buried in the sand volcanic eruptions that began in the former tumbuhi new vegetation. At the end of the asphalt road journey continues past the rocky path along 700 meters and enter the tunnel Ganesha along 200 meters, we will arrive at the crater of Mount Kelud lake.
Kelud has now become a tourist attraction Kediri by presenting the main attractions of the lava dome. You can see the lava dome of view post in Puncak Gajah Mungkur. When a weekend night, a view of the lava dome will be more interesting because they were given colored lights. In addition to enjoying the attractions of the lava dome, in Mount Kelud travel also offers thermal baths, flying fox, night children Kelud, enjoy the sunrise at the summit Gajah Mungkur and rock climbing at the top chippy.
Kelud is located on the border between the Kediri region Malang and Blitar more precisely District Ngancar Kediri is a natural tourist attractions in East Java, has an altitude of 1731 meters above sea level and is one of the volcanoes that are still active today, was recorded last erupted ie on the 14th of February, 2014.
Kelud can be reached from the city of Blitar 35 km, it could be from the town of Kediri far as 30 Km. If taking public transportation, the best way is to terminal Pare, Kediri. From here minibus to Wates and continues towards Ngancar. Ngancar is the last village before anyone enters the area of Mount Kelud. From here to the entrance gate Kelud is about 1.5 km. From here can ride Elf modified the rear Elf deliberately open. Elf will drive up to the last parking area to the crater of Kelud.
Following the history of the blast Kelud since the beginning of 1901 until 2007, as excerpted from an interview with Surono:
eruption 1901
The eruption occurred at midnight 22-23 May 1901, for about two hours and increased at three o'clock in the morning. Hot clouds invaded the Kediri. Chug sounds to Pekalongan, while ash convey Sukabumi and Bogor. Casualties have been reported quite a lot, but the exact number was not recorded.
eruption 1919
At least 5160 people have become victims as a result of the eruption of Mount Kelud at midnight, May 20, 1919 called the biggest eruption of the 20th century is snagat hard so dentumannya sounded to Borneo. Rain heavy enough and skillful stone roof of the house was destroyed, and the ash reached Bali. Kota Blitar reported experiencing the devastation of this eruption.
explosion 1951
The eruption occurred at 6:15 am on August 31, 1951 that left seven people dead and meulai 157 people. At least four loud bang heard by the eruption of this. Hail, some as large mango Margomulyo hit some areas. Ashfall occurred for about an hour and reach the city of Bandung, West Java.
explosion 1966
Occurred on 26 April 1966 at 20:15 pm, this eruption of lava colored overflow in a number of rivers in the vicinity. At least 210 people died as a result of this eruption.
explosion 1990
The eruption occurred consecutively on February 10, 1990. The eruption that occurred later larger. The main eruption with hot clouds as far as 5km from the crater. The damaged area is not too extensive, but the distribution of ash is much broader and is estimated to reach an area of 1700km square. About 500 houses were damaged by falling ash. The deaths of about 32 people.
explosion 2007
This time Kelud eruptions are not explosive as before, but the emergence of a large lava dome in the crater of Kelud. The dome has been growing since 5 November 2007 up to size width 100meter. As a result of the high activity occurred unique phenomenon in the history of Kelud with the advent of thick white smoke from the middle of the crater lake followed by a lava dome on the middle of the crater lake since November 5, 2007 and continue to "grow" up to size width of 100 m.
