Bali Mount Agung Volcano Set to Blow Within 24 Hours

phuketrichard · Post by **phuketrichard** » Tue Dec 19, 2017 7:29 pm

cowyippee wrote: ↑Tue Dec 19, 2017 7:12 pm Still hasn't blown. I sure hope it doesn't

as frank said, has erupted 3 times so far
so far this is proving to be hurting the tourism more than the Bali bombings and i would hate to be one of the 50,000+ locals that have left their homes for months now

Impact of Agung, worse than bombings, say tourism and local chiefs

Just how bad is it in Bali? Of course, if you believe the social media campaign promoted by the Indonesian government and Bali tourism, Bali is safe.

But then if you read reports in the media from hoteliers, restauranteurs, and travel operators, there has been a huge drop-off in tourist numbers.
So why are there less visitors around?

I believe it is practical, pragmatic reasons for the sudden downturn in tourist crowds, as well as prospective visitors making decisions with their heads and hearts.

How many?
Let’s put this in context. Bali was rated by TripAdvisor as the top destination in the world. Bali has gone from a cheap exotic holiday for Australians to an international destination. It is one of the most talked about destinations on this earth, ranking in the top 10 on google searches.

well written piece, scroll down to posts
https://www.facebook.com/agungvolcanoba ... MC8w3sZG-U

I found Bali more expensive,more crowded than here in Phuket and i was there in the low low season. Compared to my last visit in 2002, it has been destroyed and i wont ever go back.

cowyippee · Post by **cowyippee** » Tue Dec 19, 2017 11:43 pm

phuketrichard wrote: ↑Tue Dec 19, 2017 7:29 pm
cowyippee wrote: ↑Tue Dec 19, 2017 7:12 pm Still hasn't blown. I sure hope it doesn't
I found Bali more expensive,more crowded than here in Phuket and i was there in the low low season. Compared to my last visit in 2002, it has been destroyed and i wont ever go back.

Good to know. Have thought about visiting Bali some time but maybe I'll pass. I prefer the less crowded places in SE Asia.

JDMPRO777 · Post by **JDMPRO777** » Tue Dec 19, 2017 11:54 pm

Cow will this affect Cambodia? I have a night planned.

cowyippee · Post by **cowyippee** » Wed Dec 20, 2017 12:29 am

JDMPRO777 wrote: ↑Tue Dec 19, 2017 11:54 pm Cow will this affect Cambodia? I have a night planned.

I am not currently in Cambodia but I'm following medias there. Myself I don't think that the eruption would affect Cambodia at all, Bali is over 2500 km away. But it's not impossible that the ash cloud would travel that distance if the winds are strong. Just an educated guess, I'm not a meteorologist.

that genius · Post by **that genius** » Wed Dec 20, 2017 7:10 am

I hope you're not wrong.

Depending on severity of the explosion and wind speed and direction, it could affect Cambodia.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krakatoa

Duncan · Post by **Duncan** » Wed Dec 20, 2017 10:52 am

that genius wrote: ↑Wed Dec 20, 2017 7:10 am I hope you're not wrong.

Depending on severity of the explosion and wind speed and direction, it could affect Cambodia.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Krakatoa

????? You been reading Rainsy facebook .

that genius · Post by **that genius** » Thu Dec 21, 2017 7:02 pm

Stop moving the goalposts!

frank lee bent · Post by **frank lee bent** » Thu Dec 21, 2017 7:06 pm

yeah it is pretty rare for air masses to cross the equator- given prevailing westerlies and coriolis force
unless a mega event like krakatau- my evening sunset view from Merak in Java for almost 3 years

SmartAston Martin · Post by **SmartAston Martin** » Thu Dec 21, 2017 9:03 pm

Could make for spectacular sunsets ... I seem to remember another incident that cause picture-perfect sunsets for weeks ...

I think also very positive, sometimes negative blooms from all the ash, dependent on sulphur content, etc...

chorlton · Post by **chorlton** » Thu Dec 21, 2017 11:31 pm

I spent 2-months (june & july) in Ubud central Bali & whilst its certainly 25% more expensive overall v Siem Reap its similar traffic wise at peak times, similar on cleanliness & had long term visa been easier I may have stayed on

I know the costal towns lack culture and are mainly Oz tourist ports but the island is far from ruined in my opinion and still well worth a visit even if just to tour Ubud the tiered fields and over to java to see the sulphur filled volcano
oh, and if you surf the south east coast is great

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