When will Indonesia’s volcano blow?

DAVE — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 19:52:38 GMT

I THINK EVERYONE SHOULD GET OUT SINCE MOUNT KLEUD IS SO UNPREDICTABLE. THEY SHOULDN'T RELY ON BANANNA PEELS FOR PROTECTION.

When will Indonesia’s volcano blow?

Novie, Fullerton, California — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 21:53:45 GMT

Government should FORCE these people to leave.

When will Indonesia’s volcano blow?

joyce hicks santa maria,ca — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 22:03:09 GMT

Read the Bible!!!!!!!!! We are in the endtimes and it will blow along with many other disasters coming on this evil wicked world.May God have mercy on us.

When will Indonesia’s volcano blow?

Peter — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 22:14:35 GMT

Perhaps banana leaves would prevent global warming.

When will Indonesia’s volcano blow?

Shawn, Alton, IL — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 22:29:37 GMT

If they aren't smart enough to leave then don't push it. It will keep them from multiplying and having a dozen kids that refuse to use common sense or listen to the experts. It will save time and resources.

When will Indonesia’s volcano blow?

Eric, Jacksonville Florida — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 22:47:25 GMT

Surabaya's a good time at night but you have to remember these are for the most part, very poor uneducated people clinging to the what they know and refusing to leave what they have. You cant blame them for that. As far as predicting if and when it will blow up, it's like predicting the weather, you never really know until it happens.

When will Indonesia’s volcano blow?

Jan, California — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 22:56:32 GMT

They should all take heed now. Look at the recent California wildfires - the mandatory evacuations are what saved literally thousands of lives. Sometimes it's too late to say "I'll wait" - you die anyway.

When will Indonesia’s volcano blow?

Jan, California — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 22:56:43 GMT

When will Indonesia’s volcano blow?

Bob — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 23:01:59 GMT

Dave, clearly you lack a strong understanding of the underlying technology. It's banana "leaves", not peels. There's a HUGE difference, and everyone knows that banana peels are pretty much useless against raging lava flows. Sheesh. ;)

When will Indonesia’s volcano blow?

Lizbeth Miner Hamilton NY — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 23:04:09 GMT

But they should have the right to decide what to do. They've been warned. They should be helped to leave if that's their choice, offered shelter and protection until its safe to return. But as long as no one else is hurt by the decision, as long as you realize that if you stay you're on your own and you can't asked others to risk their lives to save you -- if you're putting yourself in possible jeopardy (and not your children or other dependants) then you should be allowed to live your own life, make your own decisions, take your own risks and, perhaps, follow your own destiny.

When will Indonesia’s volcano blow?

Wallace Chin — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 23:19:02 GMT

The Truman Spirits will settle everybody down on the slopes of the volcano.

When will Indonesia’s volcano blow?

G. Jones, Mobile, Alabama — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 23:20:23 GMT

I consider myself a scientist and relatively bright. There are times though when I would trust the gatekeepers and soothsayers rather than myself or any information I have studied in class. Remember the old man and the tsunami that caused such catatrophic measures. Well the old man had predicted the outcome and moved his relatives to higher ground.

When will Indonesia’s volcano blow?

Tom LaMay — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 23:26:38 GMT

Bless all our warm blooded relatives. History will record your success against the magma and killing gasses,and smoke of a natural phenomenon, known as an eruption. we live in favorable climes, and do not regard the consequences of our choice of habitat. I was born and raised within the 38th parallel. experiencing rain,sleet,snow, drout,and horrific heat in summer. Those who are born in Volcanic circumstances,cannot be blamed for their decisions. I only pray that the "Pele.s'of the world, will spare you all. I was an honored guest on Truk, during FEMA,S evaluation of a Typhoon there. Tom.

When will Indonesia’s volcano blow?

J Parsons, Clearlake, ca — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 23:40:13 GMT

Why in the world would anyone take the chance and stay where danger lurkes. Haven't they seen the movie "Dante's Peak"?

When will Indonesia’s volcano blow?

Bobbi Kunkle — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 00:02:51 GMT

They aren't relying on banana peels Dave. They are relying on banana leaves. There is a big difference between peels and leaves. Have you taken leaf of your senses?

When will Indonesia’s volcano blow?

Mindy Lowney Seattle Wa — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 00:26:11 GMT

Well Hello People !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Big Mountain about to Blow! Run!!!!!!!!!! I live in the shadow of Mt. Rainer in Washinton State and if that mountain makes one little sqeak I am GONE!

When will Indonesia’s volcano blow?

Andy, Fraser Colorado — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 01:02:31 GMT

Volcanic eruptions can have significant effects on earth's climate. Apparently some volcanoes are capable of injecting vast amounts of sulfer dioxide into the stratosphere where it can linger for months or years, blocking a portion of the incoming solar radiation. This cools the earth's surface. We should all hope that Kelud gives plenty if warning before it blows -and then blows big, big big.

When will Indonesia’s volcano blow?

Ingrid Funcke, North Las Vegas, NV — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 01:06:07 GMT

The logical side of me says they should evacuate, however, being an "Indo" (half Indonesian/half Dutch) I also am aware of the soothsayers, traditions, beliefs, etc. from my culture (To this day I will not sit on a pillow even though I was raised in US! I do not believe they think a banana leaf will protect them from the lava itself...I do think they believe this will "ward off" the volcano's ability to "touch" their homes. At this point, if there is a guardian/soothsayer, and he has been correct where scientists have been wrong...I'm following what HE says!

When will Indonesia’s volcano blow?

Dan, Phoenix, AZ — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 01:08:28 GMT

For the people's safety the government should have mandatory evacuations if the signs increase. Otherwise, the local residents need to be informed in a logical way of the imminent dangers, this way they are more likely to evacuate in case there are any further activities that indicate imminent danger.

When will Indonesia’s volcano blow?

Arfah, Selangor, Malaysia — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 01:14:32 GMT

I think that there is no harm in evacuating if in the end, lives are saved.

When will Indonesia’s volcano blow?

Robert Santana — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 01:16:22 GMT

It sounds to me they have heard of Global Warming.

When will Indonesia’s volcano blow?

Dave Guthrie, Boise, Idaho — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 01:20:20 GMT

I also have been tracking it's impending eruption and writing on it as a topic.

No doubt it will, and I think one of the largest eruptions in years...get out.

Calif will show you how to evacuate successfully.
DWG

When will Indonesia’s volcano blow?

Jack in Broomfield, Colorado — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 01:21:51 GMT

Presidential candadates should have a debate with the volcano and their hot air will surpass that of the crater which will go dormant once again.

When will Indonesia’s volcano blow?

Tony Moen Green Bay, WI — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 01:37:06 GMT

Well, I hope that if if does erupt, that nobody who tries to run slips on a Banana Peel.

THAT would be a tragedy.

When will Indonesia’s volcano blow?

Anne Jaeger Seaside, OR — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 02:00:42 GMT

What will be will be.

When will Indonesia’s volcano blow?

Sam Wicks, Derry, NH — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 02:03:55 GMT

I'd prefer to leave for a while. Pyroclastic flows are non-forgiving. Death do us part.

When will Indonesia’s volcano blow?

Herman Morrison — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 02:10:02 GMT

Uh ya? Ya think? Thanks for stating the obvious facts, Dave!

When will Indonesia’s volcano blow?

Jenn, Reedsburg, WI — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 02:31:02 GMT

I can understand where the Indonesians come from by listening to someone who has been "conversing" with spirits for years. Sometimes, people and their surroundings can tell more about an act of nature than sophisticated equipment. Animals never run out of electricity. With that said, I would announce a MANDATORY evacuation of the mountainside. The volcano is active and unstable. who knows when it will blow, but when it does, let's hope it is not another Krakatoa or Mt. St. Helens.
and DAVE, it's bananna leaves. NOT bananna PEELS.

When will Indonesia’s volcano blow?

syzygy — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 02:38:57 GMT

On Sep 30th, I predicted a massive volcanic eruption would occur in Indonesia within a year. That same day, I issued my warning in a post titled "Indonesia: paroxysmal-colossal volcanic eruption" on the following prediction websites:

www.oroborusforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=8192
&
www.prophecies.us/yabb/YaBB.pl?num=1191150116

At 2am on Oct 3rd, I named Mount Kelud as the specific volcano that will explode. This was a full 2 weeks before vulcanologists announced that an eruption of Mount Kelud was imminent.

For more than a month now, I've been telling anyone who will listen that Kelud will produce the largest explosion since Krakatoa blew itself to smithereens back in 1883.

Just check my post at the abovementioned websites to confirm that I actually predicted this event 2 weeks before the experts (or anybody else) did.

I just hope that the loss of life won't be as great as it was when Kelud erupted in 1919. -Syzygy

When will Indonesia’s volcano blow?

vishal — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 02:53:11 GMT

This intrinsic stupidity among third world nations is nature's way of regulating the over population in that part of the world. Ditto for India-Pakistan nukes....

When will Indonesia’s volcano blow?

Neil Farr Sr, Marion, Indiana — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 03:09:54 GMT

Most of the natives are uneducated and still believe in the old ways of their ancestors. Unfortunately the odds are stacked against their survival and such is life in that part of the world. We can do little except pray for them and hope god will help them through this ordeal.

When will Indonesia’s volcano blow?

Maceo Guzman, Charleston, WV — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 03:57:28 GMT

Government authorities in Indonesia are notoriously dodgy, and the people have been living with this all their lives. The local shaman divining the future from lizard bones is probably just as reliable as pronouncements from Jakarta. Recall, so you don't feel superior, that many here are creationists and that our president objects to stem cell research.

When will Indonesia’s volcano blow?

SEAN — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 04:06:46 GMT

THANK YOU FOR THAT INFORMATIVE COMMENT DAVE

When will Indonesia’s volcano blow?

Roger, Boise, Idaho, USA — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 04:13:54 GMT

On leaving to area, every body within 35 to 50 miles should move out, it's better to "MAYBE COME BACK," that try to out- run the blast, that is VERY likley to, GO BOOM - BOOM ! Those nana peel'z are slii-ik, when wet with molt-in lava !

When will Indonesia’s volcano blow?

Jerilyn, Lackawanna, NY — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 04:16:53 GMT

Hopefully, the volcano is only throwing off a little steam. In any case our thoughts are prayers are for the safety of the people of Indonesia.

When will Indonesia’s volcano blow?

ADNAN, MEDAN, NORTH SUMATRA — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 04:57:02 GMT

IT IS GOVERNMENT COMPULSORY TO EVACUATE EVERYONE AND FOCUS TO ALL ASPECT OF THE COUNTRY & ITS PEOPLE, THE ELITS SHOULD NOT JUST CONSIDER ABOUT GAINING POLITICAL BUSINESS OF NEXT ELECTION OR EACH PROVINCIAL GOVERNOR ELECTION...LETS OBSERVE WHY NATURE IS NOT FRIENDLY...DISASTER COMES ONE AFTER ANOTHER........

When will Indonesia’s volcano blow?

Barb Livreri — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 05:35:00 GMT

Only a fool would build on the slope of a volcano.
Only an idiot would go to photograph the fool's home.

When will Indonesia’s volcano blow?

Effendi, Singapore, Singapore — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 05:42:48 GMT

Being an urban Asian dweller, I do not put my bets on such gatekeepers despite my cultural roots. However, vulcanologists are not that perfect either. I do share the same sentiments as the people who live near the volcano. Who would believe the boy who cried wolf-twice?

When will Indonesia’s volcano blow?

Kevin — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 07:13:55 GMT

Dave, be careful, banana peels don't work -- you must use the leaves.

In all seriousness, yes, they should leave. Remember the people that would not leave prior to Mt. St Helen erupting here in the US.

When will Indonesia’s volcano blow?

Joe, Seattle, WA — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 07:19:21 GMT

how hard is it to move for them? they've got a whole lot of islands to choose lol plus it's not like everybody has a six bedroom mansion. I've seen some pictures and documentary films on the villages and most of the buildings that I see on those islands are fairly easy and cheap to construct, seeing how most of the materials are from the jungle anyways.

When will Indonesia’s volcano blow?

Jim Whyte, Frazeysburg, OH — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 07:26:18 GMT

For decades we have tried to develope scientific methodologies toward predicting earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. Today, even with extensive hi-tech equipment, it is an elusive game that we can't yet win. Our earth has much more experience than we do
and will do what she wants, when she wants.
Never the less, warnings and evacuation orders should be heeded. Better to be able to come back when the volcano relaxes, than to be pulverized in it's fury.
Simply put, why take a chance when the percentages are not in your favor?
Jim

When will Indonesia’s volcano blow?

JT, Angels Camp, California — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 07:39:51 GMT

This reporter deserves an eruption of applause! Ian Williams revives the spirit of Mark Twain, helping us picture the horrors and the humor with equanimity. In these days of shameless spinning in the name of journalism, he has two feet on solid ground. Thanks!

When will Indonesia’s volcano blow?

Ruth, Dublin, Ireland — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 07:44:14 GMT

Dave: It's banana *leaves*, not *peels*. That might make all the difference!

When will Indonesia’s volcano blow?

arkansas fox — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 07:51:54 GMT

I agree with dave.....like it's dangerous...so get the hell out....dont ask for help when the thing has blown and you need out....it's a volcano, like duh.

When will Indonesia’s volcano blow?

arkansas fox — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 07:52:18 GMT

I agree with dave.....like it's dangerous...so get the hell out....dont ask for help when the thing has blown and you need out....it's a volcano, like duh.

When will Indonesia’s volcano blow?

Neil, Melbourne, Australia — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 11:46:00 GMT

What are the chances that the activity at Mt. Semeru is connected to the activity on Mt Kelud? Indonesia has a history of large scale eruption events (Krakaotoa VEI 7, Tambora VEI 8 and Toba VEI 8+). None of these historic eruptions were observed using the technology available to scientists today. Whilst much has been learnt by the data gathered from the Mt St Helens and subsequent eruptions, Volcanologists are yet to observe a truely massive volcanic event, aside from perhaps Pinotubo in 1991(VEI 5 I think?). Given the number of earthquakes associated with the build up to the eruption and the number of large seimic events in the region in recent history, I wonder whether the Indonesian authorities are looking at this build up as the portent to a truely large eruption event? I hope not for the sake of the Javanese given the massive population density on the island currently.

When will Indonesia’s volcano blow?

Baba Oriley, Wadsworth, Ohio — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 12:21:21 GMT

Scientists are not always right, but in this instance I believe these people should leave. It this volcano erupts banana leaves will not help. I read there are nearly 25,000 who will not leave. This would be a terrible tragedy if the magma heads their way. Also, this could set off another tsunami, and this should be made clear. Foresight, not hindsight, is needed here.

When will Indonesia’s volcano blow?

Tom, Highland Heights, Kentucky — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 14:04:55 GMT

The earth is a fascinating place, the eruption of a volcano is a wonderous thing to witness. If I were to chose my death it would be at the hands of a powerful volcano. However, at this point in time, I would much rather view one from at least one continent away and on T.V. I must agree with Neil, Indonesia has the dubious distinction of owning three of the must powerful eruptions in Earths history. There is always a chance that the fourth is going to be next.

When will Indonesia’s volcano blow?

HK from NC — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 14:42:35 GMT

To be so flip in the face of a potential horrendous disaster is distateful. One wonders how many people and endangered/threatened species will be lost to yet another large eruption? Indonesia has some of the most endangered cats on earth (e.g. clouded leopards and marbled cats); what are the officials doing to protect them? They can't be warned like the residents have been.

When will Indonesia’s volcano blow?

Dave, Santa Barbara CA — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 15:17:19 GMT

This is a tough situation. It is easy for us to say we would leave (as I know I would) because we are not leaving our home and livestock behind to be stolen or destroyed. The Scientists don't have a compelling track record when it comes to complex environmental models. They are really just educated guesses. Hurricane models are good for half a day to a day at best, and global warming models consistently fail to track measured data. Nature is just way more complex than what can be modeled and predicted reliably

When will Indonesia’s volcano blow?

David, Uvalde, TX — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 15:24:09 GMT

For those of you suggesting people should leave - of course they should. But where do the people go? These are mostly very poor with few resources for surviving an extended stay away from there crops and livestock. Indonesia does not have the support structure to care for them. A terrible predicament to be in.

When will Indonesia’s volcano blow?

Don Pointer, Buckhorn, New Mexico — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 15:24:56 GMT

There are always humans who will do the wrong thing and we should just leave them alone and let them do it. They are responsible for their own lives. They've been warned. Of course, look at all the housing we've built along the San Andreas Fault in California. Dumb people everywhere.

When will Indonesia’s volcano blow?

Terry mynhier,maryville ,CA — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 15:28:17 GMT

This is just a reminder of why you should not live next to a valcano.We just keep making the same mistakes.How many times must people die. we must learn to stay away Or pay the altimate price for our continud mistakes.

When will Indonesia’s volcano blow?

RichardR Fort Lauderdale, FL — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 15:29:15 GMT

I understand that volcanology is not a "perfect" science, but this is not the first time I've read that scientists say the two or three relatively close volcanoes spewing ash and gases are not related. It seems crazy not to think that there is a relation. After all, the movement of one continent may affect another just as a wave crashing on a beach moves the sand.

I must say that they are interconnected and that the earthquakes and tsunamis and volcanic activity that are generated in relative timing are all part of each other. We may even find that major earthquakes, especially under the ocean, may influence the amount of activity during hurricane/typhoon season. We do know that major eruptions from volcanoes can affect world temperatures, which in turn can affect hurricane development as well as glacier production in the arctic.

I understand that scientists do not like to make statements about things which aren't supported by overwhelming proof or evidence, but the interconnection between the events that are happening in Indonesia seems almost "common sense".

When will Indonesia’s volcano blow?

Sally Penna — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 15:51:30 GMT

Ian Williams really did a nice job with this piece. His somber/humorous portrayal of the tensions - volcanic and cultural - is really well done.

When will Indonesia’s volcano blow?

Ernie Shrenzel, Phoenix, AZ — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 15:54:34 GMT

Strange, I have exactly the same apprehension, and I am indeed considering leaving.............not Mt. Kelud, but Neocon America! Perhaps peeling away some of our top bananas would help??

When will Indonesia’s volcano blow?

Trace Adkins, Nashville Tennessee — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 16:21:57 GMT

Krakatoa Baby! KRAKATOA!!

When will Indonesia’s volcano blow?

Jeff, Marysville, WA — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 18:21:58 GMT

As a resident of Washington state USA, I was here when Mt St Helens blew. There were people caught off guard and killed even with all the warnings. Get away from there asap.

When will Indonesia’s volcano blow?

Volcano Pundit — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 00:27:04 GMT

If a volcano blows, it blows, period. Many posters are unaware of volcanos and how they blow up and erupt. Well, folks, I have news for you. They are dangerous! As for banana leaves/peels, this debate is silly. In order to protect a grass hut with this material, it would take the production of hundreds of acres of banana plantations for a single home if it was in the direct path of a pyroclastic flow. Plus, you would be foolish to put them there dry, and it would take enough water to fill an Olympic swimming pool to wet down enough leaves/peels (it makes no difference which) to protect even one hut. Pity these people who do not even have a volunteer fire department, much less Homeland Security. One plan could be to plug the opening with cement made from old ground up lava, lime, and sea water. This mixture would be cheap and could be dumped there by helicopters working around the clock, thereby thwarting the eruption for good and all. Creativity is called for in times of catatrophe. I am not syaing this is the only way, but a good start in the creativity process. I am not a professional volcanologist, merely one human being who believes in problem solving to solve problems before they magnify and become serious. Working together, we can stop this problem before it arises.