Volcanic Eruption in Jogjakarta Nglanggeran

Mount Nglanggeran is the only ancient volcano in Yogyakarta formed from karst or limestone. The mountain is located in the village Nglanggeran, District Pathuk, Gunung Kidul located in Thousand Mountains row.

As quoted from Nature expands So Master, This volcano is an active volcano about 60 million years ago. Lime coating on Mount Nglanggeran derived from ocean floor and then lifted into the mainland millions of years ago. This mountain has a towering boulders that are typically used as a hiking trail and a place for residents hermitage. The mountain peak is Mount Gedhe at an altitude of about 700 meters above sea level, with vast mountainous area reaches 48 hectares

In the vicinity of Mount Nglanggeran can be found reservoir which is building a pond like a lake at an altitude of about 500 meters above sea level. Embung with an area of ​​about 5,000 square meters it serves rainwater to irrigate orchards longan, durian, rambutan and around the reservoir. In the dry season, farmers can use the water to irrigate the fields.