The Sidoarjo Mud Volcano
Lusi
A mud volcano in Indonesia that has been active since May 2006, spewing thousands of cubic meters of hot, sulfuric mud daily.

🌋 The Sidoarjo Mud Volcano, also known as Lusi, is the world's largest mud volcano, active since May 2006 in East Java, Indonesia. It resulted from either gas drilling or a distant earthquake, displacing tens of thousands and covering vast areas with hot, sulfuric mud.

Why Go

🌍 Witness a unique geological phenomenon
🚶 Explore the site, locals offer motorbike rides
📸 Capture the vast, surreal landscape

Why Avoid

⚠️ Ongoing environmental disaster
⚖️ Site of legal and social controversy
♨️ Mud is hot and sulfuric

Tips

Motorbike rides around the mudflats are available from locals for a fee.

🅿️ Parking

Roadside parking available near the western dyke.

Last updated 10 days ago

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