June 2011 - The sometimes hardly recognisable remains of houses are scattered on the terrain of the former village. Many were killed here when hot pyroclastic clouds ripped through the village. Images of the aftermath of the most recent eruption of the Mount Merapi volcano in central Java, late October 2010. The enormous destruction in the area of Kinahrejo and Kali Kuning can clearly be seen on these pictures. Reconstruction of this once green forested area will take many years, although some resilient villagers have taken the first steps already.
