[Geology2] Volcanic lava floods threaten Indonesia's ancient temples

Volcanic lava floods threaten Indonesia's ancient temples
Xinhua News Agency [China], 2011-01-19
An Indonesian geologist said that the cold volcanic debris currently
flowing down the slopes of Mount Merapi, locally known as lahar, is not
only threatening houses and infrastructure, but also archeological
sites, local media reported on Wednesday. Subandrio, head of the Volcano
Investigation and Technology Development Institution (BPPTK), said a
team of geologists and archaeologists was evaluating the physical
condition of temples located near the paths of the lahar runoff from
Merapi. "According to a letter from the Archaeological Heritage
Conservation Center of Central Java, we have to give particular
attention to the safety of the Prambanan Temple and other temples in the
complex," he said on Tuesday.

http://news.xinhuanet.com/english2010/culture/2011-01/19/c_13697746.htm

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