Welcome to Mount Rinjani National Park of Lombok Island – INDONESIA Mount Rinjani or Gunung Rinjani is an active volcano in Indonesia on the island of Lombok. Administratively the mountain is in the Regency of North Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara (Indonesian: Nusa Tenggara Barat, NTB). It rises to 3,726 metres (12,224 ft), making it the second highest volcano in Indonesia. On the top of the volcano is a 6 km by 8.5 km caldera, which is filled partially by the crater lake known as Segara Anak (Child of the Sea). This lake is approximately 2000 metres above sea level and estimated at being around 200 metres deep, the caldera also contains hot springs. In Lombok, Rinjani volcano lies approximately 300 km north of the Sunda Trench (also known as Java trench) and is situated about 170 km above the active north dipping Benioff zone. Based on the composition of andesites which have very low Ni concentrations and low Mg/Mg+Fe It is suggested that the Rinjani suite is of mantle origin, but that all the andesites and dacites as well as many of the basalts have probably been modified by fractional crystallization processes. It is concluded that the Rinjani calc-alkaline suite, which in many respects is typical of many suites erupted by circum-pacific volcanoes, probably originated by partial melting of the peridotite mantle-wedge overlying the active Benioff Zone beneath Lombok Island. The Pleistocene-Recent calcalkaline suite from the active volcano, Rinjani is composed of a diverse range of lavas. These include: ankaramite, high-Al basalt, andesite, high-K andesite and dacite. Sr-isotopic and geochemical constraints suggest that this suite was derived from the sub-arc mantle. Geochemical models suggest that fractional crystallization is an important process in the suite’s differentiation, although the series: ankaramite-high-Al basalt-andesite-dacite does not represent a continuously evolving spectrum of liquids. Recent activity Rinjani erupted three times on May 22, 2010 with activity continuing until early on May 23. According to the volcano’s official monitoring agency, ash from Mount Barujari was reported as rising up to two km into the atmosphere and damaged crops. The volcano did not threaten villagers at that time. Lava flowed into the caldera lake, pushing its temperature up from 21°C to 35°C, while smoke spread 12 km. In February 2010 observers at the Gunung Rinjani Observation Post located 12.5 km (4000 feet) NE northeast of G. Rinjani saw one whitish-colored plume that rose 100 metres (328 ft) from the volcano. Dense whitish plumes (and possibly brown) rose 500 metres (1,640 ft) – 900 metres (2,953 ft) in March 2010 on 26 occasions and as high as 1,500 metres (4,921 ft) in April 2010 on 41 occasions. Plumes seen on 1 and 2 May 2010 were “chocolate” in color and rose a maximum height of 1,600 metres (5,249 ft). From February 2010 through April 2010 seismicity decreased, although the maximum amplitude of earthquakes increased. CVGHM (Center of Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation) also noted that ash eruptions and ejected incandescent material fell within Rinjani caldera, but some ash was blown out of the caldera. The activity in early 2010 centred about Gunung Barujari a post-caldera cone that lies within the Rinjani’s caldera lake of Segara Anak. The Volcanological Survey of Indonesia reported on 1 May 2010, that a column of smoke was observed rising from G. Rinjani “issuing eruptions 1300-1600 metres tall with thick brown color and strong pressure”. Their report Evaluasi Kegiatan G. Rinjani of 4 May also stated that on 1 May 2010 at 10:00 four events of Explosve Earthquake were recorded with a maximum amplitude of 6–53 mm and 110 seconds long earthquake, earthquake tremor events with a maximum amplitude of 1 mm and 55 second long duration, 15 Local Tectonic earthquake events and two events of tectonic earthquake. The Volcanic Explosivity Index (VEI) Alert Level was raised to 2 (on a scale of 1-4) on 2 May 2010. Level 1 is “Normal” and Level 2 is “Advisory” with an Aviation Alert color of Yellow-Advisory.[30] Based on analysis of satellite imagery, the Darwin VAAC (Volcanic Ash Advisory Center)[31] reported that on 5 May a possible ash plume from Rinjani rose to an altitude of 5.5 km (18,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted 150 km NW. The plume was not seen in imagery about six hours later. CVGHM (Center of Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation) advised the VAAC that intermittent activity could produce ash plumes to 1.5 km (5,000 ft) above the caldera. On 27 April 2009 Gunung Barujari became active with activity continuing through to May 2009. The mountain was closed at that time as the eruptions intensified with plumes of smoke and ash as high as 8,000 m (26,250 ft).[34] A Volcanic Explosivity Index (VEI):2 rating was issued for the activity between 2 May 2009 and 20 December 2009. The activity during this period was described as having the characteristics:of central vent eruption, flank (excentric) vent, explosive eruption and lava flow(s). Rinjani National Park The volcano and the caldera are protected by the Gunung Rinjani National Park established in 1997. Tourism is increasingly popular with trekkers able to visit the rim, make their way into the caldera or even to make the more arduous climb to the highest point; fatalities, however, are not uncommon. In July 2009 the summit route was closed due to volcanic activity at that time and subsequently reopened when the activity decreased. During early 2010 up to and including May 2010 access to Rinjani was at times again restricted due to volcanic activity. The park is popular for mountain climbs and trekking and represents an important nature reserve and water catchement area. The park is officially 41,330 hectares within the park boundaries and includes a further 66,000 hectares of protected forest outside. The mountain and its satellites form the Mount Rinjani National Park (Taman Nasional Gunung Rinjani) – officially 41,000 hectares within the park boundaries and a further 66,000 hectares of protected forest outside. In 2008, the Indonesian government proposed to UNESCO that Mount Rinjani be one of the world’s official geoparks. If this was approved by UNESCO, Mount Rinjani would become the first such geological park in Indonesia. It has been claimed that the preliminary documentation required for UNESCO registration has not received sufficient support from the Nusa Teggara Barat government offices. Among the requirements to become a geo-park sufficient information must be supplied to show that the location has sufficient and appropriate management, information services, access to educational instruction to facilitate “knowledge-based geotourism”, the implementation of a sustainable regional economy, biodiversity conservation, and to have established public access to the park area. Mount Rinjani has obtained the World Legacy Award from Conservation International and Traveller (2004), and was a finalist for Tourism for Tomorrow Awards (2005 dan 2008) from the World Travel Tourism Council (WTTC). Best time to trek in Rinjani : April to November Designated : Minister of Forestry, SK.No.280/Kpts-II/97, a total area of 41,330 hectares Location : Regencies; West Lombok, Central Lombok and East Lombok, Province of West Nusa Tenggara Temperature 23° – 30° C

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1. Taylor Swift and Harry Styles reportedly break up Today, in news that is inexplicably shocking everyone: Taylor Swift — who has literally built a career on a string of breakup songs — and her teenaged beau Harry Styles have reportedly called it quits after dating for just two months. According to USA Today, the short-lived couple allegedly "had a big fight" in the days following their kiss at midnight on New Year's Eve, which was scrutinized more closely than the Zapruder tape. It remains to be seen whether Swift and Styles will ever ever ever get back together. 2. Fifty Shades of Grey screenwriter says the movie will be NC-17 Many fans have expressed doubt that "mommy porn" favorite Fifty Shades of Grey could ever arrive on the big screen with its irresistible mix of sadomasochism and uber-unhealthy relationship dynamics intact — but screenwriter Kelly Marcel is doing her best to quell those fears. "We are 100 percent going there," promises Marcel at The Hollywood Reporter. ""It will be rated NC-17. It will be raunchy." Marcel is expected to hold firm until Universal insists that the movie actually make money, at which point the film's creative team will be "75 percent going there" for an R rating. 3. Johnny Knoxville invites Al Roker to shart in the next Jackass movie Earlier this week, Al Roker set a new standard for oversharing when he revealed that he "sharted" — a compound word that means exactly what it sounds like — during a visit to the White House. But if Roker ever wants to turn his embarrassing moment into a job, Johnny Knoxville has invited him to do it again in the next Jackass movie. "That makes my day," said Knoxville in an interview with TMZ. "If Al Roker ever wants to shart in Jackass, he's more than invited." Here's hoping the next installment isn't in 3D. 4. Tommy Chong credits Justin Bieber's success to marijuana In recent days, Justin Bieber has been plagued by allegations that he smoked pot at a recent party. But according to the entirely unbiased Tommy Chong, Bieber's fame and fortune doesn't come from natural ability or hard work: It comes from marijuana. "It's not just his looks. It's his talent," Chong told TMZ. "And you don't get talent like that by drinking alcohol. The herb, man! The herb!" Chong also presumably credits "the herb" for his own success, including his seminal performance in 2006's Evil Bong. 5. Adrien Brody to star in least promising movie ever Formerly respected actor Adrien Brody is set to star in InAPPropriate Comedy, a new movie directed by Vince Offer, who you probably know much better as the ShamWow! guy. Gawker has the film's extremely not-safe-for-work trailer, which offers a two-minute glimpse of Brody making a convincing case that the Academy should be allowed to revoke Oscars retroactively. InAPPropriate Comedy also stars Rob Schneider, Michelle Rodriguez, and every lazy ethnic stereotype its writers could imagine.

HOT JESSICA ISKANDAR

Jakarta - Jessica Iskandar akhirnya menanggapi kabar yang menyebutkan dirinya akan segera menikah. Ia hanya ingin berita bahagia tersebut tidak dibesar-besarkan. Sebagai sahabat, Raffi Ahmad penasaran dengan kabar rencana Jessica akan menikah. Begitupun dengan Olga Syahputra, orang yang dikabarkan pernah dekat dengan Jessica. Namun wanita pemilik nama asli Yesisca Iskandar itu sepertinya memang tak mau menceritakan lebih lanjut soal kabar bahagia tersebut. Kenapa? "Aku malas nanggepinnya, tanggepin aja sendiri," ujar Jessica di tayangan live pada salah satu televisi swasta, Rabu (26/2/2014). Lebih lanjut, Jessica mengaku tak mau kabar tersebut menjadi lebih besar. Ia hanya ingin sahabat-sahabatnya tersebut ikut mendoakan yang terbaik untuknya. "Pokoknya aku gak akan klarifikasi apa-apa, kalau bener ya alhamdulillah, kalau nggak ya mungkin lain waktu aku bisa bahagia sama orang lain," tandasnya.

HOT ISSUE : MILEY CYRUS

Miley Cyrus

AGE: 21 BORN: Nov. 23, 1992

Miley Cyrus came to fame as a child star on the Disney Channel's Hannah Montana–a series that required her play both a "regular kid" and a famous singer who performed her own songs.
Long before she became the tattooed fiancée of Liam Hemsworth, she starred on the series that proved a perfect vehicle for the daughter of country singer Billy Ray Cyrus, and made the clean-cut kid instantly relatable to throngs of young viewers who turned Miley into a role model.
Born Destiny Hope Cyrus, the "Party in the U.S.A." singer earned the nickname "Smiley" because of her sunny disposition as a baby. The name was later shortened to "Miley," a moniker the Teen Choice Award winner took on as her legal name in 2008. She changed her middle name to Ray in honor of her grandfather, Democratic politician Ronald Ray Cyrus.
In 2007, young Cyrus was a wholesome actress who had released three records (one as Miley Cyrus and two as Hannah Montana). Parents were thrilled that their kids had such a squeaky clean role model and flocked to stores to buy Hannah Montana merchandise (even the toothpaste). So when Miley posted a suggestive picture of herself and a female friend sharing a piece of licorice, parents became outraged.
On Sept. 16, 2013, however, the pair announced they'd split, ending the engagement.

President Barack Obama

Barack H. Obama is the 44th President of the United States.
His story is the American story — values from the heartland, a middle-class upbringing in a strong family, hard work and education as the means of getting ahead, and the conviction that a life so blessed should be lived in service to others.
With a father from Kenya and a mother from Kansas, President Obama was born in Hawaii on August 4, 1961. He was raised with help from his grandfather, who served in Patton's army, and his grandmother, who worked her way up from the secretarial pool to middle management at a bank.
After working his way through college with the help of scholarships and student loans, President Obama moved to Chicago, where he worked with a group of churches to help rebuild communities devastated by the closure of local steel plants.
He went on to attend law school, where he became the first African-American president of the Harvard Law Review. Upon graduation, he returned to Chicago to help lead a voter registration drive, teach constitutional law at the University of Chicago, and remain active in his community.
President Obama's years of public service are based around his unwavering belief in the ability to unite people around a politics of purpose. In the Illinois State Senate, he passed the first major ethics reform in 25 years, cut taxes for working families, and expanded health care for children and their parents. As a United States Senator, he reached across the aisle to pass groundbreaking lobbying reform, lock up the world's most dangerous weapons, and bring transparency to government by putting federal spending online.
He was elected the 44th President of the United States on November 4, 2008, and sworn in on January 20, 2009. He and his wife, Michelle, are the proud parents of two daughters, Malia and Sasha.

GOSIP TERBARU AYU TING-TING

 

Henry Baskoro Hendarso (25) alias Enji akhirnya menantang Ayu Rosmalina (22) atau Ayu Ting Ting untuk melakukan tes DNA. Tes DNA tersebut hanya mengetahui siapa sesungguhnya ayah biologis Bilqis Khumairah Razak.

Enji sepertinya ragu bahwa Bilqis adalah darah dagingnya sendiri hanya karena nama Razak di belakang. Suami Ayu yang tengah digugat cerai itu pun kemudian meminta pelantun lagu 'Sik Asik' ini meminta tes DNA.

"Kami hanya sebatas minta kerelaan dari Ayu saja untuk melakukan tes DNA karena proses hukum belum mulai," kata Hotman Paris Hutapea ketika jumpa pers di Restoran Golden Leaf, kawasan Kelapa Gading, Jakarta Utara, Senin (24/2/2014).

Enji, lanjut Hotman, ragu bahwa Bilqis adalah anaknya. "Tes DNA ini untuk menjawab keraguan Enji saja," ucap Hotman seraya menyatakan, Enji tidak pernah melihat, apalagi memiliki dokumen persalinan Bilqis.

"Dia (Enji) hanya tahu Ayu hamil saja, hanya duapuluh tinggal serumah," ujar Hotman.

Ketika berpisah rumah, Ayu memberi alasan yang tidak masuk akal, hanya karena belum digelarnya resepsi pernikahan.

"Seharusnya kalau anaknya Enji, binti Hendarso dong. Ini kenapa nama kakeknya (Abdul Rojak) yang dipakai. Dia (Enji) bertanya, apakah kawin itu hanya untuk akte kawin, abis itu ditinggal?" jelas Hotman.

Sebagai laki-laki, Enji mempertanyakan sikap Ayu yang masih saja menyembunyikan identitas asli Bilqis. "Kalau seorang laki-laki minta tes DNA pasti ada pertanyaan besar. Jawaban siapa ayahnya ya setelah ada tes DNA itu," kata Hotman. (kin)