The Story Behind the Volcano Explosion

Muji (47) suddenly woke up as thunderous voice broke the darkness of night. At that time he was in his home in Gondang, about two miles from the barracks for the refugees in Umbulharjo, Cangkringan District, Sleman regency.

Barak Umbulharjo itself is located about seven kilometers from the Kinahrejo villages, or about 12 kilometers from the peak of Merapi in the south side. "I'm watching boxing event on TVRI, suddenly heard the sound of thunder, such as large rocks derived from the dump trucks," said Muji in Umbulharjo fork.

Without wasting time, Muji rushed out of the house which he then watch alone. His wife and children in refugee barracks. "I immediately came out and the voice grew louder, closer. Was the first time I experienced a lifetime," he said.

After that, he intercept anyone who rode motorcycles and move down. He got ride and run away as soon as possible to leave the village. He no longer looked back because the atmosphere was dark and ash began to fall flushed.

Gunadi had different story. The muscle man of about 38-year-old slept at his home, also in Gondang, while bursts of Merapi come. He did not hear the horn, siren, or a shout of people who save themselves.

Gunadi just woke up when sand rain felt down into the roof of his house. He jumped up and grabbed his motorcycle on the terrace and the street was already quite and silent. He drove his motorcycle in the middle of the pouring of ashes and sand, and behind him, the mega thunder sound like to pursue and chase him.

"I like being chased thousands of trucks. Arriving at the barracks Umbulharjo junction, it left only a handful of people. Volunteers and security guards military and police who had been there previously, was not visible. evacuation Barrack also was empty.

It was about 1:30 o'clock pm in the morning. Gunadi continue reckless penetrate the darkness of ash and sand that fell and drove down to the Wukirejo, under Umbulharjo village. "Damn, everybody was leave me alone," grumbled Gunadi this morning after the mood back to normal.

at the moment Gunadi standby in the Umbulharjo junction, maintain access to Gondang, Pangukrejo, and Kinahrejo settlement where hot clouds swept in over last night. While Gandung (43), Pangukrejo citizens, who were evacuated this morning after five hours trapped in his house, endlessly grateful to escape the ambush hot clouds

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