Geologists warn of landslides

Geologists warn of landslides

YOGYAKARTA: A team of geologists from Gadjah Mada University
are calling on residents of Kulonprogo regency in the province,
along with two towns in Central Java, Magelang and Purworejo, to
remain on high alert as their respective areas are prone to
landslides.

"They have to be aware of possible landslides," said the team
led by geologist Dwikorita Karnawati in a written statement on
Thursday evening.

They noted that the conditions of the soil and the slope made
certain areas more vulnerable to landslides following heavy rains
such as those which occurred in Kalibawang and Salaman district
on Monday.(swa)