there wasnt an eruption in 2008 if i sm not wrong.the most recent eruption in 2006.
The most destructive eruption of Mount Merapi in recent history occurred in 2010. It resulted in pyroclastic flows, ash clouds, and lahars, causing widespread devastation, loss of life, and displacement of communities.
Stratovolcano
most recent and destructive was the eruption that was in 1707-1708
Mt. Merapi is located in Indonesia, Asia. Latitude is 7.5333° S, and the longitude is 110.4333° E. Mt. Merapi is on the Northern hemisphere and is located on the Sudan Plate. Mt. Merapi is conical in shape. Mt. Merapi is the most active volcano in Indonesia. There is smoke coming out of Mt. Merapi 360 days a year. The name Merapi means Fire Mountain. On May 27 2006 Mt. Merapi erupted and killed 5,000 people and leaving 200,000 homeless. In 2010 500 hundred of people that didn’t evacuate lived 353 died. The eruption lasted for and entire week. In 1930 1,369 deaths. An eruption occurs every 1-5 years. Merapi has been active for over 10,000 years. In 1883 Mt. Merapi killed the most people it every has: 36,000 people. It has been said that the noise of the eruption can be heard in Australia.
Explosive and oozy.
The most recent eruption of Kilauea began on December 20, 2020.
Mount Merapi has erupted numerous times throughout history, leading to the deaths of thousands of people. The exact number of people killed by Mount Merapi varies depending on the specific eruption being referenced. In recent years, dozens of people have been killed by eruptions and associated hazards.
I think it has erupted 5 times. 1885 was when it started, 1905, 1996, 2010, 2011
It is because the volcano has too much pressure
1883
Sakurajima is the most recent volcanic eruption in japan. This active volcano is located in southern Kyushu in Japan, and is one of the most active volcanoes in the world.