TEMPO.CO, Yogyakarta - Yogyakarta is preparing to host the International Conference of City on Volcano scheduled to take place from September 9 to September 13, 2014. Delegates from 48 foreign countries are xpwcted to be present in the event. The conference will discuss harmonic living in volcanic areas.
"In Indonesia, there are 4 million people living in volcanic disaster-prone area," said Surono, Head of the Geology Department at the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources.
In the Conference, Indonesia will propose Mount Merapi to be the main focus of the discussion. Surono also explained that volcanic science application into social life will be a significant matter. "This conference bridges science and the people," said Surono.
MUH SYAIFULLAH