Indonesian volcano Merapi erupts

Indonesian volcano Mount Merapi erupts on island of Java

Indonesia’s Merapi volcano spews hot clouds in new eruption

Lava streams from Indonesia's Mount Merapi in new eruption

Indonesia’s Merapi volcano spews hot clouds in new eruption

Indonesia's Mount Merapi volcano spews rock, lava and gas 7km high

Mount Merapi erupts, killing 23 hikers in Indonesia

In 1916, an expedition led by Robert Griggs discovered the Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes - a steaming landscape created by the 1912 Novarupta volcanic eruption. Inspired by the wonders he saw, Griggs worked to preserve Katmai as a national park. His efforts to protect Katmai for future generations exemplifies the national park idea. This year, as we celebrate the centennial of the National Park Service, Katmai commemorates the 100 year anniversary of Griggs's discovery. Follow our Facebook page