Every stone tells a story — alive, ancient, and filled with memory. In Ijen, the rocks are not silent. They speak of time, eruption, and rebirth.If these stones are mined or destroyed, we might gain money, but we lose their stories forever. That is why the concept of Geotourism is so important. It allows us to conserve while earning, turning stories into shared value. The Ijen Geopark embodies this philosophy. Its foundation lies in scientific research — studies by geologists and environmental scientists whose findings are then shared with local guides, educators, and communities. Through storytelling based on these studies, every visitor becomes part of a living classroom. The result is a form of tourism that honors both science and local wisdom. Kawah Wurung: The One-Breath Volcano Among the fascinating sites is Mount Kawah Wurung, known as a monogenetic volcano — a volcano that lived through only one eruptive phase.…

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