The Mystery of Mount Galunggung, The Mountain That Has the Power of Pellets
Among the mountains in West Java, there is one mountain that is no less mystical than the three mountains we have mentioned earlier. The mountain is Mount Galunggung, mountain as high as 21168 meters above sea level which is about 17 KM distance from the center of Tasikmalaya City. The mystery story of Galunggung Mountain circulating widely in the community may sound a bit unorthodox. Well, then what are all the mysteries behind the sturdy of this Galunggung Mountain? Check out the reviews that have been summarized.
The mystery of Mount Galunggung feels incomplete if we do not discuss about this dark history of the mountain. This mountain has erupted 4 times. The first eruption occurred in 1822 and caused the rain of red sand, hot clouds, fine ash, and cold lava. There are at least 4,011 people who died from the first eruption of Mount Galunggung eruption. In 1894, Mount Galunggung erupted again and let out a lava that flowed southeastward. About 50 villages were affected by this volcanic eruption even though the casualties were not as numerous as the 1822 eruption.
Meanwhile, in 1918 Mount Galunggung erupted again with lightning and earthquakes before the volcano erupted. This eruption produces a pile of lava in a crater that is about 85 meters high and named Mountain So. The last of these volcanoes erupted in 1982-1983. This volcanic eruption activity occurred for 9 months and claimed 18 deaths. As a result of this eruption, 22 villages around the mountain became the villages left behind by its inhabitants. Difficult to immortalize in camera lens
Mountain panoramas have always been the most favorite photo object, especially for photographers. Even so with Mount Galunggung that look beautiful when seen from a distance with our eyes. Surprisingly, the charm of Mount Galunggung is like it does not seem to want to be immortalized in the camera lens. Proven there are many reliable photographers who can not produce a beautiful portrait of Mount Galunggung. Any sophisticated camera that is used, this mountain always looks normal if immortalized in the photo. Contrast with the sight of our two eyes when you see the beautiful panorama of Mount Galunggung. This myth is already quite popular among photographers because until now there is not a single person who can capture the "beauty" panorama of Mount Galunggung through a photo.
The mystery story of Mount Galunggung is not only limited to the charm that can not be immortalized in the camera lens. It is said that this mountain has a magical pellet that can make people want to return again to this mountain. If you ever come to Mount Galunggung, later on you will feel a strange feeling, namely the desire to return to the mountain. Both tourists and mountain climbers who have stopped at Mount Galunggung always feel like to come back again and again. At least recorded about 200 thousands of local and foreign tourists who go to Mount Galunggung.setiap year.