Under the volcanoes: along Indonesia's volcanic belt, vigilant watchmen keep an ear to the ground

Article Abstract:

Indonesia's volcanologists keep a wary eye on the so-called Ring of Fire, but poor funding may keep them from learning about the next eruption in time to save lives. The country can claim 13% of the world's active volcanos, including perhaps the most famous, Krakatoa or Krakatau, whose 1883 eruption killed 36,400 people. The Directorate of Volcanology would like to have eight professionals watching each active volcano, but can afford staff and equipment at only 65. Since 1985, the country has seen 38 eruptions.

Volcanoes

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On the backburner

Article Abstract:

There is currently considerable debate in Indonesia about the country's natural gas strategy, following the discovery by British Gas of large gas flows in its Muturi concession, next to Arco's Wiriagar Deep and Berau fields off Irian Jaya. At present, natural gas activities focus on Exxon's Natuna concession in the South China Sea, but the Wiriagar field is now likely to overshadow this. It is possible that plans for the Natuna field will now be postponed.

Natural gas fields, Natural resources, Gas fields

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