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Progo River

Progo River or Kali Progo is a river in the southern part of Java Island and flows in Central Java Province and Yogyakarta Province in Indonesia and is famous for river-based adventures . The river is sourced from the slopes of Mount Sundoro and Mount Sumbing which flows southeast and south along 140 Kilometers in the coverage of 2380 square kilometers. Upstream or "Progo Atas" in Magelang is used by fans of white water rafting, while in the river mouth or "Progo Bawah" is used for white water rafting and kayaking. This river has strong rapids and stunning views along the river. The Progo River starts from the highlands of Temanggung and Magelang regencies in Central Java, then to the southeast towards Sleman, Bantul and Kulonprogo regencies in Yogyakarta. The Progo River empties into the west of Kwaru Beach on the southern coast of Java. In Ngluwar district, Magelang regency, this river was dammed into two streams for irrigation for agriculture in Yogyakarta...

Choose backpacks based on capacity

Backpacks are large bags that must be prepared for the first time to carry logistics. Backpack capacity is so diverse and the basis for the best decisions to choose is the type of expedition and the length of the trip. These logistics carriers have very varied capacities, ranging from 16 liters to 105 liters. Each backpack also has a different design to adjust capacity and usage including the number of frames, materials used, arrangement of compartments, closing systems, locking methods, and others. Capacity of 16-35 liters for rock climbing This small capacity backpack is commonly referred to as a daypack commonly used by rock climbers to carry equipment. Light logistics will not make it difficult for you to do climbing tasks. Capacity of 35-50 liters for 2 days of hiking Hiking backpacks with a capacity of 35-50 liters are considered sufficient in hiking or climbing mountains to accommodate clothing, food and drinking water in less than two days' journey. A 35 liter...

Parangtritis sand dune

Parangtritis sand dune or Parangkusumo sand dune is the accumulation of sand due to gusts of wind along the coast of Parangtritis in Bantul Regency, Yogyakarta Province, Indonesia. Sand dune has several types including barchan or crescent, longitudinal, transverse and parabolic. Things that affect the creation of sand dune are the volcanic activity of Mount Merapi and Mount Merbabu , the Opak River and the Progo River which carry volcanic material, and wave power from the south coast of Java. The process of forming sand dunes in Parangtritis begins with the eruption of Mount Merapi and spits volcanic material in the form of hot clouds, dust, sand, hot lava, cold lava, and rocks that flow into the rivers of Opak, Bedog, Boyong, Gendol, and others. The volcanic material flows towards the Opak River estuary and enters the sea. Large ocean waves carrying material are deposited along the coast. Volcanic material in the form of sand is then carried by the wind and piled up somewher...