What is lusi?

Lusi or the "Lusi Mud Volcano" is a mud volcano located in East Java, Indonesia. It was formed on May 29, 2006, as a result of a blowout or eruption of gas and mud in the Porong subdistrict. The eruption occurred after a drilling company was drilling for gas to supply a nearby industrial plant and accidentally penetrated a layer of rock containing high-pressure hot water and mud.

The eruption has caused extensive damage to the surrounding area, displacing tens of thousands of people and flooding nearby villages. It has also impacted local industries such as agriculture and fisheries. The mud and gas continue to flow to this day, making it one of the largest and most destructive mud volcanoes in the world.

The cause of the eruption is still under debate, with some scientists pointing to human activities such as drilling and others suggesting it was a natural event. The government and various organizations have made efforts to manage the disaster and provide assistance to affected communities, although the long-term impact of the eruption is still not fully understood.