Aerial view of rowboats near Bali, Indonesia (© Sean White/plainpictures)

【October 23 2014】Looming above the moored rowboats along this tranquil Balinese shoreline is a giant that occasionally wakes up to belch and spew. The Balinese people consider Mount Agung a sacred colossus, one that can turn violent. In 1963, the stratovolcano exploded, covering the island in deadly pyroclastic flows. The devastation continued over several months, destroying many villages and killing over 1,500 people. The volcano remains active to this day, occasionally letting off steam as an eerie reminder of its power and might. Explore breathtaking Gallery from the HuluTrip homepage over the past 5 years..