The 2006 Yogyakarta earthquake damaged the area , located near to the active Mount Merapi volcano in central Java . The 2010 eruptions of Mount Merapi had a great impact on Klaten and its surrounding areas . A few of the victims who were affected by the eruption came from the district of Klaten . The volcanic eruptions were so loud they caused panic and a rush for residents to seek refuge . '' ' Klaten ' '' has a humid ( > 0.65 p/pet ) climate . The landscape is mostly covered with rainfed croplands , residential areas , and isolated stands of trees . The climate is classified as a Tropical Monsoon ( short dry season , monsoon rains other months ) , with a tropical moist forest biozone . The soil in the area is high in nitosols , andosols ( nt ) , soil with deep , clay-enriched lower horizon with shiny ped surfaces
2010 eruptions of Mount Merapi
2010 eruptions of Mount Merapi
Klaten Regency