The Lapindo Mud Flow disaster began in May 2006, when a mud volcano formed in the subdistrict of Porong, Sidoarjo in East Java. It quickly became the largest mud volcano in history, sending up to 180,000 cubic meters of mud per day at its peak and leaving 12 villages completely destroyed.
If you think this is all old news, you should know that nearly 10 years later, the mud volcano is still spewing mud, and scientists believe it could keep going for another 25-30 years.
A new short documentary by Seeker stories lucidly illustrates the history of the Lapindo Mud Flow disaster with a collection of shocking videos and photos clearly displaying the carnage wreaked by the mud while also touching on the controversy over what caused the disaster in the first place (the latest scientific research ‘strongly supports’ the theory that it was caused by drilling done by Lapindo Brantas).
It also shows how residents around the affected area have tried to turn the site into a tourist attraction and art exhibit. Even if you are well acquainted with the history of the disaster, this short doc is worth a watch for the visuals alone.
