Indonesia in a nutshell Pros: Volcano Cons: Volcano

For the Indonesians who climbed to the top of the mountain: - you will be killed by volcanic ash, NO - you will get lost, meet mystical things, or see ghosts, YES

Indonesian childhood : drawing twin volcanos, rice field, the sun in the middle of volcanos, a birds, drawing a big smoke on top of the volcano (wedus gembel). Teacher : A+

Great video! But as a professor with a PhD in volcanology, I need to correct two big mistakes: 1:22- Tectonic plates DO NOT "float around on molten lava." The Earth's mantle is actually solid (but ductile, like silly putty). Even if the mantle was liquid and "molten", it would be called magma, not lava, because it is not on Earth's surface. 6:59- Mount Merapi has not killed more people than any other volcano, not even in Indonesia. Mount Merapi has killed 5,369 people, during 15 deadly eruptions (especially deadly in 1672, 1930, and 2010). However: Tambora, Indonesia (1815)- killed 49,000 people Krakatoa, Indonesia (1883)- killed 36,000 Mount Pelee, Martinique (1902)- killed 28,000 Nevado del Ruiz, Columbia (1985)- killed 24,000 Kelut, Indonesia (1586)- killed 10,000 (*statistics from the published study: Brown et al., 2017)

*Foreigners visiting Indonesia* -Foreigners: hey look, volcano!! -Indonesian: yeah we have tons of em, hey....we have big lizard too -Foreigners: omg its erupting! -Indonesian: yeah, thats the third one this week, you wanna see our big lizard?

foreigners: “The volcano is erupting!” Indonesians: ”Oh no! Anyways”

I have climbed Bromo and Semaru. The caldera which contains Bromo is one of the more stunning and beautiful landscapes on Earth. Kelud is another volcano between Semaru and Merapi that I enjoy visiting that has changed so much in the last 20 years. Thanks for the video!

Before our family move to USA, my dad told to me they used to live in a state close to Merapi in Indonesia. ( A volcano in central Java ) it was beautiful having such sight every morning, people love living in the village caused they will got anything what they want with easy and chiep they also will get fresh air everyday, but also scary when volcano early alarm sytem would turn yellow.

Me, an Indonesian totally forgot that volcano is dangerous.

Reminds me of that one documentary.. "This is the most active volcano in this part of the world..." "So when the last time it was active?" ".... Yesterday."

I live in central Java but I grew up in the UK. Volcanoes for me were just in story books and movies. Now, seeing them everyday it's kind of surreal for me. I've lived in Indonesia for several years now but I still haven't got used to seeing volcanoes whenever I go running or just go out for a drive.

Funfact: some areas are frequently hit by earthquakes including where my friend lives. at first everyone panicked and left the house. but because it often happens even at night. he was tired of being on guard. and he said: never mind, maybe later will also stop. and he continued his sleep 😂

Indonesians are closely related to their volcanoes, for example Indonesian children at school will most likely draw a rice field with two volcanoes in the background, there is a straight road that cuts through the rice fields leading to the mountain and there is a sun between the two mountains. at least more than one in their life

Trust me, Indonesian will be more afraid to lost when climbing a mountain and found a market in the middle of the Forest than those volcanoes

I remember like one or two years ago when there was a quake in LA and it was trending on twitter worldwide, i sat where i was and think, “surely its not that bad?” but i forgot completely that i’m indonesian, I’ve experienced handful of earthquakes in my 23 years of living to the point that I’m not that worried about it anymore just of how used am i to it. messed up.

As long as you keep your house around 20-40 km from the top of Mount Merapi, it was not so dangerous. It has the best Disaster Mitigation in this Country (Indonesia). So you will have early warning before the mount erupts, and keep your place far away from disaster area map. But you will face another problems: earthquake (active Opak Fault located South to East from this Mountain), so you should avoid this place to build the home, or you must build with advance technologies to dampen earthquake wave amplification.

Fun fact: you can climb all of that crazy deadly volcanoes

5:48 i guess this is most indonesian moment. Just taking a kretek cigarette, and chillin' on a side of mountain lmao

I grew up around a volcano called Sinabung, and it is an active one, my parents and two of my siblings still live there, the volcano erupted almost every week, and sometimes every day since 2010, some of the village already deep down buried by the ash, but the villagers already relocated to other area that goverment provided.

Remember what Chris Broad (Abroad in Japan) said, "If it ain't Krakatoa, there's nothing much to worry about."

I’m an Indonesian. That’s right, the land is amazingly fertile. How fertile? Imagine that you eat mango at one day, throw away the seed, and forget about that. One year later ... there you go; a mango tree! Ready to be harvested.

Vox: "Why Jakarta is sinking?" Johnny Harris: "Why Indonesia is erupting?"

When an overseas KZfaq channel informs you more about your country than your drama-filled local KZfaqrs.... Thank God we live in the age of globalization. very informative video, top notch production values...

I live in the city of Malang, East Java. My city is surrounded by 4 mountains. Mount Arjuna, Mount Bromo, Mount Semeru and Mount Kawi. here often occur small earthquakes centered from the seabed. This video reminds me of the dangers of eruptions. thanks for the knowledge.

FunFact : - People do lives around those volcanoes (as near as 4km from the crater!) - You could climb those volcanoes. - Some even became recreational park. - Some of them erupted weekly (Merapi just erupted yesterday!)

As always, I LOVE your work. I'm sure this is just the first of many projects we will do together. PS. the ice cream machine was also broken in East Java...

John, I'm an Indonesian living in Bandung, my house is not so far from the Tangkuban Perahu Volcano in northern part, in the south there are a row of Malabar, Patuha, Galunggung, Guntur volcanoes ,which if eruption the volcanic dust can reach here. why many people like to live around the volcano area. 1. The land is fertile, the water is fresh, the air is cool 2. the view is amazing, beautiful, nice scene. 3. The environment is comfortable, various animals can still be found, tigers, deer, wild boars, monkeys, various birds etc. 4. The forest is still primary, there are waterfalls, rivers and sometimes lakes. Where else can you find a paradise on earth like this? . is there a danger of explosion? there is, but who cares, it doesn't happen every year, maybe tens or hundreds of years, volcanic explosions are actually beneficial for residents, land is renewable and becomes fertile, sometimes the material is like sand, rocks can be sold, maybe there is also a REE deposit. Houses, rice fields, gardens can be destroyed and damaged?.. obviously, but sorry.. Itu will be rebuilt, Dangerous live?.. actually there have been emergency steps to avoid the consequences of the eruption made by the government. we are not so afraid of volcanic explosions, we are familiar to living with them, we are grateful that Allah Azza wa Jalla has given volcanoes, isn't it cool as a ring of fire area, a row of hundreds of volcanoes, who doesn't know the Toba explosion, Krakatoa, Tambora, Merapi, Bromo, Semeru, Leuser. Around Jakarta, there are Mount Gede, Pangrano, and GN Salak which are beautiful tourist areas, there are tea plantations, safari parks etc. btw, the sulfur mining work in Ijen is small, not all residents make a living from there, the main thing is agriculture and plantations. Please come in to Indonesia to climb hundreds of volcanoes here, maybe your whole life will never finish climbing all of them.

As an Indonesian player, This is just a beautiful Fireworks.

*a volcano is erupting Indonesian : "Oh no. I need to see it closer"

British Empire should thank to Tambora Eruption 200 years ago to make france lose in waterloo battle

You're so good at dropping extra knowledge nuggets, like the "hazy red in the scream painting"! Keep doing what you do, which is so good! ❤️

9:27 that clip is when the band known as Seventeen was performing in the Banten province on Java when the tsunami hit. The vocalist was the only survivor of the tsunami; the rest of the vans, as well as the vocalist’s wife, perished in that unfortunate disaster.

As a geologist, thank you so so sooo much for the quality animations and 3D visuals used in this video. Modern science communication could benefit so much from quality visuals included like this. It’s always a bummer to watch news coverage from major organizations struggle to even provide maps with pin points or outlines when covering natural disaster and/or environmental issues.

Someone give this man his own Netflix series, his productions are just too good.

I love almost all your videos!!! They are clear, concise, short, informative and entertaining!

I absolutely LOVE your channel hun! I have learned so much & it's a starting point for a deeper dive into researching various different subjects! Thank you for making these & please continue doing so! Sending all the love, positive vibes, good health & fortune the universe has to offer to you & your family

Krakatoa: I am the loudest explosion on the earth! Tambora: Meh, hold my global climate change! Toba: Cute.

Your wide-ranged curiosity never ceased to amaze me, Johnny. As an Indonesian, it is lovely to see one tries to spell the names correctly, although the 'Krakatoa' one should be closer to 'Krakatau' or maybe you can refer it to the more aptly-named "Anak Krakatau (Krakatoa's son)". It is also good to point out the importance of volcano to our local culture and religion, such as Bromo for Osing people, but you forgot Merapi is also being connected to the folklore of the Queen of the South Sea (Nyi Roro Kidul- Ratu Pantai Selatan) and the Royalty of Jogjakarta (Kesultanan Jogjakarta). Last but not least, if I may, I want to add that we also have Tambora, the one that causes Battle of Waterloo to went that way (the year without summer) and Toba, an ancient volcano of which the eruption leads to latest ice age. Again, thank you for giving Indonesia a shout, Johnny, terima kasih banyak!

yesterday, semeru erupted! sending praying to all my brother dan sister in that area.

9:25 Many foreign people don't know that the person on the stage is a singer who died because of the tsunami, including how many people were at the concert.

Russia and USA: we got nukes! Indonesia: *heh, that's cute.*

Fun fact: half of Indonesian population live on that island, and the island is the most populous island on earth. Its Jawa island.

as indonesian, hiking volcano is my healing time, I'm glad we have a lot here so i can explore each of them without getting bored because every single volcano have different vegetation with mesmerizing panorama, it's so relaxing to sit on the front of the tent under the night sky with million stars, or watching the sunrise or sunset, and enjoying a cup of hot coffee. last week i hiked a volcano in west java, and i have plan to go to nusa tenggara barat next two months, come here and let's hike mountain together!

Everyone:THE VOLCANO IS ERUPTING! Indonesia:just another day in indonesia

Volcano guide in indonesia : Just say "excuse me" for when you pee, then you're fine

Indonesia is beautiful. I've had a chance to visit the Semeru-Bromo-Tengger national park and it's the best place I've ever been to.

Other countries when volcano erupts: OH NO A VOLCANO! Indonesia when volcano erupts: Oh well there goes another volcano

I've watched this video several times. It's very good video, not only talk about the volcano itself but you tell a story about our culture, and our way of life. From my perspective as a survivor of mount Merapi, we did not see the eruption as a disaster (yes it's super terrifying), but great blessing from earth. Lot of live has lost, but we are never angry at her, we always come back to her.

Incredible video, Johnny! Indonesia is a vast, diverse and mesmerising place - a true pearl on this beautiful planet. If you or your audience now feel inspired, please do bear one thing in mind: be cautious and aware when it comes to wildlife tourism there. It can be a once-in-a-lifetime experience yet there's also a very gruesome dark side to it. We're currently researching on a story about wildlife exploitation for the tourism industry there and some of its facets are truly unbelievable.

As an Indonesian i just wanna say, "visit Indonesia, we have deadly volcano, komodo dragon (also can kill you,) , a lot of incredible underwater diving spot, and unlimited beaches(not just Bali)". All you can enjoy with safe.

What a fantastic explanation! Great! Im living in Java Island… within these volcanoes..

Love it when you do these kinds of videos. You do it well🔥🔥

Short answer: Ring of Fire Long answer: RIIIINNNNGGG OFFF FIREEEEE

I've hiked a few of these Volcanos and they really are spectacular, but those Sulphur miners really are doing some of the most intense work I've ever seen. The trek up the volcano is long and arduous in itself but once you get to the centre for the first time you're totally underprepared for the brutality of the environment. The gas sears your lungs and burns your eyes. It's relentless and unforgiving - even with a gas mask. And yet - Indonesia is by far one of the most beautiful countries on earth without question. The culture, the beaches, the jungles, the mountains and waterfalls. Nothing quite compares. I can't see a world in which I don't keep going back every chance I get to see more.

Thank u for covering thisss💜💜

I love your videos, it’s just so fascinating to watch.

Me an Indonesian living in Java seeing mountain from my bedroom window: *chuckle* I'm in danger

Yellowstone: exists Toba : *i take that personally*

Gk heran tanah indonesia subur... ❤️ I love living here.

Naaah.... My home actually just the center of ijen, semeru and bromo, and raung, and yeah... that so beautiful

Hey love the fact that you've got on-the-ground reporting now with correspondents, nice addition to your already brilliant videos.

Can we just appreciate the amazing map visuals in all his videos?

As an Indonesia who was born near of Bromo and Semeru. I respect how you explain our volcanos

Bandung..Im Living in only 20 KM near Active Volcano Mt.Tangkuban Perahu and 70 km from Volcano Mt Papandayan

I always wondered about this, Greetings from Paraguay to my Indonesian brothers🇵🇾💞🇮🇩...

Man seeing that footage of a band getting wiped by a tsunami is terrifying. The vocalist managed to survive, but the rest didnt.

You did your research very well. Good job!

this is very informative thank you! it's crazy how the most mesmerising happenings on earth are also the most deadliest

Indonesian: ah damn, that volcano looks big and dangerous, it could kill us. also Indonesian: haha rice goes brrrr

Im Indonesian, and we say “eh, you gotta survive everywhere anyway”

I live near Merapi, and yes, what a great land to live. Cool weather, pure water, fertile land, and or course the ashes when Merapi erupted. Luckily I live in the east of Merapi (the Ashes mostly gone to south or west). Java island is the most congested population in Indonesia, but the island's smaller than Sumatra or Borneo. We got no land to live and we climb up to the mountain to find a place to live.

I really like your presentation. Brief and exciting. It's great. Thanks 💜

God: So, how many volcano do you want? "Just 14 ... ' God: Alri- " ... percent of entire Earth.."

You forgot one of the strongest volcano, its called Tambora. Scientist even found its soil in the north pole, thats how strong it is.

Wow, you know so much about Indonesia, thank you for the video, you are welcome here

Tidak ada manusia yang lebih berani selain manusia Indonesia, kami hidup diantara puluhan gunung berapi, tapi kami yakin bahwa alam dapat hidup berdampingan dengan kami, jikalau kami taat kepada sang pencipta maka tuhanpun akan menahan segala bala bencana yang akan menimpa kami, tuhan akan memerintahkan kepada gunung api untuk tidak erupsi, tapi jika kami sudah berani menantang tuhan maka tuhanpun akan murka dan memerintahkan gunung api dan tsunami menghancurkan kami. Kami orang Indonesia sangat erat dengan kehidupan yang religius, hidup berdampingan dengan alam dan taat kepada tuhan sang Maha Pencipta. 🙏🙏

The real danger of those volcanoes is the mythical things that always want to kill you if you don't have a manner when goes hiking😂

Hey, I'm from Malaysia... Shout out to Indonesian brothers and sisters

Epic! 🌋 And very informative 🎆

First time saw your vid, and love it! Definitely subs! Hello from indonesia🇮🇩

7:48 Johnny says: "Mild Warm Weather" Indonesia living right and next to the equater

Indonesia at least has three of ten deadliest volcano eruptions in the world of all time: Toba (yes, that super beautiful lake was actually a volcano that lost half its top), Tambora (which eruption caused famine in europe and america), and Krakatau (with its still living progeny)

This video gave me a déjà vu feeling. I just returned from Norway a week ago and learnt about the painting the famous scream there and I see it in your video.

Volcano: erupting Indonesian: *ah yes, the best place for tourist*

Vow, Christian's cameo was like boom. Big fan of both your channels. You both are real creators!!

1:13 "explain it in a way that make sense" And yesss, this is the first time someone explain to me about the tectonic plates and their movement, and why they move in a SIMPILE WAY AND I CAN UNDERSTAND IT EASILY. Thank you~

You have a great channel. Keep making educational video

Indonesia is the perfect place to have a BLAST!

As an Indonesian thank you very much for this video!

so happy to watch your video!

Indonesia and the Philippines: Dealing with Volacanos Malaysia: Rain bad, flood bad

Everybody wouldn't called this country "Ring of Fire" without a reason

Me : living under the feet of Mount Merapi Merapi : *ERUPT LAST MAY* Me: ah yes, another little eruption of Merapi

I love this channel so much, I love history, geography!!!

*Adds Indonesia to to visit list*

Hi there! I'm a geologist and this video was almost 100% accurate. Wanted to clear some things up for anyone who is interested. The plates actually sit on magma, not lava. Lava is magma at the surface and magma is lava beneath the ground. They aren't 100km thick. They range depending on if its an oceanic or continental plate. Oceanic plates are the thinnest (about 5-20km at most) while continental can be as much as 70km thick. Volcanoes can form near subduction zones, but its not the only place they can form. Divergent plate boundaries (like rift zones) can create volcanic islands, but not always. Also, a mudflow of volcanic ash (lahar) is formed not only when it rains, but also when the snow and glaciers on top of the volcano are melted by the heat, causing the ash to stick in the water and flow down the steep sides of the volcano.

Earth: "H- H- Hey God.. how are ya?" God: "Good, Wbu?" Earth: "Good, im here to ask for your permission" God: "Go on" Earth: "So... Can i customize the land of Indonesia?" God: "Of course, do as you please, just dont add too many volcanoes" Earth: "🙂" God: "Earth?" Earth "🙂"

Def recommend talking about the Yellowstone Volcano and the impacts it can have. It's a seriously good topic and very crazy to even try to comprehend.

Wow.. thanks mate for creating a well-concepted and managed interesting video.. if you may, i would like to share this to my class.. I am Indonesian and apparently i live on Java Island.. 100km from Bromo Semeru.. oh yeah.. you pronounced each mount names correctly bravo.. really appreciate your work . Keep the great work..

*volcano erupts* Outsiders : evacuate your self, the volcano is erupting Indonesian : OMG, really? btw I'm just..