Thousands evacuated as volcano erupts and more expected along Pacific ‘ring of fire’
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Thousands evacuated as volcano erupts and more expected along Pacific ‘ring of fire’

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. On the densely populated island of Java, Merapi unleashed clouds of hot ash and a mixture of rock, and lava that traveled up to 2 kilometers down its slopes, said Agus Budi Santoso, the head of Indonesia’s Geological Disaster Technology Research and Development Center. open image in gallery Motorists ride past by as Mount Marapi spews volcanic materials during its eruption in Agam, West Sumatra, Indonesia Residents living on the slopes were advised to stay 7 kilometers away from the crater’s mouth and be aware of possible threats from flowing lava.In 2010, an eruption killed 347 people and displaced 20,000 villagers. open image in gallery The Marapi Volcano in West Sumatra, Indonesia The agency said Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki in East Nusa Tenggara province spewed hot clouds as high as 700 meters into the air on Sunday, as more than 6,500 people fled to shelters. Mount Semeru in East Java province released searing gas clouds and rivers of lava on Saturday, as did Mount Ibu on Halmahera island in North Maluku province which shot a column of hot ashes as high as 1,300 meters into the air.

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Mass evacuation of Philippine villages underway after a brief but major volcanic eruption
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Mass evacuation of Philippine villages underway after a brief but major volcanic eruption

Associated Press  

MANILA, Philippines — About 87,000 people were being evacuated in a central Philippine region Tuesday a day after a volcano briefly erupted with a towering ash plume and superhot streams of gas and debris hurtling down its western slopes. The mass evacuations were being carried out urgently in towns and villages nearest the western and southern slopes of Kanlaon which …

Philippine volcano eruption sends villagers fleeing for safety as homes are blanketed in ash
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Philippine volcano eruption sends villagers fleeing for safety as homes are blanketed in ash

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “It sounded like a cannon,” Mayor Jose Chubasco Cardenas …

Evacuations underway as Philippine volcano erupts
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Evacuations underway as Philippine volcano erupts

Raw Story  

A volcano erupted in the central Philippines on Monday, sending a huge ash column high into the sky as the government ordered the evacuation of surrounding villages. "An explosive eruption occurred at the summit vent of Kanlaon Volcano at 3:03 pm today," the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said in a statement. "All local government units are advised to …

Airlines cancel Bali flights after volcano spews ash miles into the sky
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Airlines cancel Bali flights after volcano spews ash miles into the sky

Al Jazeera  

Several airlines have cancelled flights between Australia and Indonesia’s Bali after a nearby volcano spewed ash up to 10km into the sky. Jetstar and Virgin Australia said on Wednesday that all flights to and from the Indonesian resort island’s capital Denpasar had been cancelled due to the eruption of Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki. “Due to volcanic ash caused by the …

Indonesia volcano belches colossal ash tower
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Indonesia volcano belches colossal ash tower

Raw Story  

A volcano in eastern Indonesia erupted again on Tuesday, blowing an ash column into the sky a day after it spewed fireballs on nearby villages that killed nine people. Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki, a 1,703-meter twin volcano located on the popular tourist island of Flores, shot flaming rocks at residential areas overnight Monday, setting wooden houses on fire and pockmarking the …

Indonesia’s Laki-Laki erupts eight times as gov’t eyes permanent relocation
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Indonesia’s Laki-Laki erupts eight times as gov’t eyes permanent relocation

Al Jazeera  

Amid the scramble for shelters, the authorities plan to move thousands of remaining residents from the danger zone. Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki has erupted eight times, spewing a massive column of ash and prompting the government to consider permanent relocation for residents nearby. There were no immediate reports of casualties from Thursday’s eruptions, the ash plume rising 2,500 metres from …

Indonesia to relocate thousands around volcano after eruptions
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Indonesia to relocate thousands around volcano after eruptions

Raw Story  

Indonesia will permanently relocate thousands of residents from around a volcano that erupted in recent days, killing nine people after spewing fireballs and ash on homes, officials said Wednesday. Authorities raised Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki's alert level to the highest of a four-tiered system after several eruptions since Sunday evening, telling locals and tourists to avoid a seven-kilometer radius of the …

What to know about the eruptions of Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki that killed 9 in Indonesia
2 months ago

What to know about the eruptions of Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki that killed 9 in Indonesia

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A series of volcanic eruptions …

Indonesia volcano erupts again after killing nine day earlier
2 months ago

Indonesia volcano erupts again after killing nine day earlier

Raw Story  

A volcano in eastern Indonesia erupted again on Tuesday, blowing an ash column into the sky a day after it spewed fireballs on nearby villages that killed nine people. Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki, a 1,703-meter twin volcano located on the popular tourist island of Flores, shot flaming rocks at residential areas overnight Monday, setting wooden houses on fire and pockmarking the …

Eruption Kills 10 in Indonesia, Sets Homes Ablame
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2 months ago

Eruption Kills 10 in Indonesia, Sets Homes Ablame

The Hindu  

A volcanic eruption in Indonesia killed at least 10 people and set several houses aflame. The eruption, which occurred overnight, forced authorities to evacuate several villages and caused significant damage. The crater erupted shortly before midnight and then again at 1.27 a.m. (1727 GMT on Sunday), with the highest alert level being hoisted. The authorities have advised locals and tourists …

Deadly Volcanic Eruption Burns Houses in Indonesia, Killing at Least 6 People
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2 months ago

Deadly Volcanic Eruption Burns Houses in Indonesia, Killing at Least 6 People

Associated Press  

Indonesia's National Disaster Management Agency has reported at least six deaths as a series of volcanic eruptions widen on the remote island of Flores. The eruption at Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki has caused significant damage, burning down several houses including a convent of Catholic nuns, and forcing residents to flee. The agency has raised the danger level and widened the …

10 killed as volcano Lewotobi erupts in central Indonesia
2 months ago

10 killed as volcano Lewotobi erupts in central Indonesia

China Daily  

JAKARTA - Ten people have been confirmed to be killed after Mount Lewotobi erupted late Sunday night in Indonesia's East Nusa Tenggara province, according to national disaster management agency BNPB spokesperson Abdul Muhari on Monday. The volcanic eruption prompted mass evacuations, with most of the more than 10,000 affected residents from seven villages heading to evacuation centers, he said. BNPB's …

Deadly Volcanic Eruption Burns Houses in Indonesia, Killing Dozens
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2 months ago

Deadly Volcanic Eruption Burns Houses in Indonesia, Killing Dozens

New Indian Express  

A series of volcanic eruptions have killed at least 10 people in Indonesia, with thick ash and hot ashes burning down houses and villages. The eruptions began around midnight on Monday and have expanded to a 7-kilometer (4.3-mile) radius, affecting four villages in Wulanggitang District and four in Ile Bura district. The country's volcano monitoring agency has increased the volcano's …

Deadly Eruption Ravages East Nusa Tenggara, 10 Dead as Mount Lewotobi Erupts
2 months ago

Deadly Eruption Ravages East Nusa Tenggara, 10 Dead as Mount Lewotobi Erupts

China Daily  

Ten people have been killed after Mount Lewotobi erupted in Indonesia's East Nusa Tenggara province. The eruption prompted mass evacuations, with most of the more than 10,000 affected residents from seven villages heading to evacuation centers. The local government declared an emergency status from Nov 4 until Dec 31, 2024.

Indonesia's Mount Marapi Erupts, Ash and Hot Clouds Blanket Villages
2 months, 1 week ago

Indonesia's Mount Marapi Erupts, Ash and Hot Clouds Blanket Villages

India TV News  

Indonesia's Mount Marapi volcano erupted again on Sunday, spewing thick columns of ash at least three times and blanketing villages with debris. No casualties were reported, but the ash clouds covered nearby villages and towns with thick volcanic residue. The volcano has stayed at the second highest of four alert levels since January, prohibiting climbers and villagers within 3 km …

Indonesia’s Mount Ibu erupts 3 times, spewing lava and clouds of grey ash
7 months ago

Indonesia’s Mount Ibu erupts 3 times, spewing lava and clouds of grey ash

The Independent  

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Indonesia's Mount Ibu erupts again, disaster agency warns of possible floods, cold lava flow I VIDEO
7 months ago

Indonesia's Mount Ibu erupts again, disaster agency warns of possible floods, cold lava flow I VIDEO

India TV News  

Jakarta: Indonesia's Mount Ibu erupted again on Sunday and spewed thick, grey ash 7,000 metres into the air. The volcano, which is located on an island in the eastern North Maluku province, erupted for more than six minutes, according to Muhammad Wafid, chief of Indonesia's Geology Agency. VIDEO: Indonesia's Mount Ibu eruption Local authorities advised residents not to carry out …

Ash soars 4 km into sky as Indonesian volcano erupts with dramatic purple lightning
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Ash soars 4 km into sky as Indonesian volcano erupts with dramatic purple lightning

Hindustan Times  

A volcano on the isolated Indonesian island of Halmahera erupted dramatically, shooting a grey ash cloud into the sky. Ibu erupted on Saturday evening, spewing ash 4 kilometers high and flashing purple lightning around its crater, according to information and photographs given by Indonesia's volcanology agency. Indonesia's volcanology agency raised the alert level of the volcano to the highest level …

Indonesia volcano: Massive eruption at Mt Ibu sends ash 4 km high, streaks of purple lightning flashes I VIDEO
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Indonesia volcano: Massive eruption at Mt Ibu sends ash 4 km high, streaks of purple lightning flashes I VIDEO

India TV News  

A volcano on the remote Indonesian island of Halmahera has spectacularly erupted, spewing a grey ash cloud into the sky, and people from seven nearby villages have been evacuated, authorities said on Sunday. Ibu erupted on Saturday evening, sending ash 4 km high, as streaks of purple lightning flashed around its crater, according to information and images shared by Indonesia's …

Indonesia evacuates hundreds near erupting volcano
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Indonesia evacuates hundreds near erupting volcano

The Hindu  

“Hundreds of people living near an erupting volcano in eastern Indonesia have been evacuated after authorities raised its alert status to the highest level,” an official said on May 17. Authorities raised the alert status for Mount Ibu, located on remote Halmahera island, to the highest level of a four-tiered system on May 16 after recording two huge eruptions for …

Indonesia’s Mount Ibu erupts, spewing thick ash and dark clouds into the sky
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Indonesia’s Mount Ibu erupts, spewing thick ash and dark clouds into the sky

Associated Press  

JAKARTA, Indonesia — Mount Ibu, a volcano in Indonesia’s North Maluku province, erupted on Monday, spewing thick grey ash and dark clouds 5,000 meters into the sky for five minutes, officials said. “The volcanic earthquakes are still intense so there is a potential for a future eruption,” Hendra Gunawan, chief of the Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation said. …

Indonesia's Mt. Ibu erupts, spewing ash clouds
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Indonesia's Mt. Ibu erupts, spewing ash clouds

The Hindu  

Indonesia's Ibu volcano erupted on May 13 morning, spewing thick columns of grey ash several kilometres into the sky, the country's volcanology agency said. The volcano on the remote island of Halmahera erupted at 9.12 a.m. for about five minutes, projecting ash into the sky as high as 5 km, officials said. The alert status of the volcano remains at …

Indonesia's Mount Ibu volcano erupts, spews ash clouds as high as 5 km | WATCH
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Indonesia's Mount Ibu volcano erupts, spews ash clouds as high as 5 km | WATCH

India TV News  

Jakarta: Indonesia's Ibu volcano erupted on Monday morning, spewing thick columns of grey ash several kilometres into the sky, the country's volcanology agency said. The alert status of the volcano remains at the second-highest level, according to Hendra Gunawan, head of Indonesia's Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation Centre. Watch video of the volcano: This came almost two weeks after the …

The Mount Ruang catastrophe: Why is Indonesia mulling to relocate 10,000 people?
8 months ago

The Mount Ruang catastrophe: Why is Indonesia mulling to relocate 10,000 people?

Firstpost  

A little over 9,800 people used to live in the Ruang island which was located in the province of North Sulawesi Indonesia announced that it will be permanently relocating almost 10,000 residents after the Ruang volcano witnessed a series of explosive eruptions. A little over 9,800 people used to live in the Ruang island which was located in the province …

Thousands evacuated, flights disrupted as Indonesia’s Ruang volcano erupts
8 months ago

Thousands evacuated, flights disrupted as Indonesia’s Ruang volcano erupts

Al Jazeera  

Mount Ruang in the central province of North Sulawesi sent thick clouds of ash more than 5km into the sky. Thousands of people have been evacuated and flights disrupted after Indonesia’s Mount Ruang erupted again, sending thick clouds of ash more than 5km into the sky. Officials said the volcano in the archipelago’s North Sulawesi province erupted at least three …

Indonesia’s Mount Ruang erupts again, spewing ash and peppering villages with debris
8 months, 1 week ago

Indonesia’s Mount Ruang erupts again, spewing ash and peppering villages with debris

Associated Press  

MANADO, Indonesia — Indonesia’s Mount Ruang volcano erupted Tuesday for a second time in two weeks, spewing ash almost 2 kilometers into the sky, closing an airport and peppering nearby villages with debris. The airport was closed Tuesday morning due to reduced visibility and the dangers posed to aircraft engines by ash, said Ambar Suryoko, head of the regional airport …

Indonesia's Mount Ruang erupts again, spewing ash and peppering villages with debris
8 months, 1 week ago

Indonesia's Mount Ruang erupts again, spewing ash and peppering villages with debris

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Indonesia’s Mount Ruang volcano erupted …

Volcano Erupts In Indonesia Spewing Ash Tower More Than Three Kms Into The Sky
8 months, 1 week ago

Volcano Erupts In Indonesia Spewing Ash Tower More Than Three Kms Into The Sky

News 18  

A volcano in eastern Indonesia erupted on Sunday morning, spewing an ash tower more than two miles into the sky and prompting officials to warn people to keep away. Mount Ibu, located on the island of Halmahera in North Maluku province, erupted at 12:37 am and sent a thick column of dark smoke and ash west of the peak. The …

More than 2,100 people are evacuated as an Indonesian volcano spews clouds of ash
8 months, 2 weeks ago

More than 2,100 people are evacuated as an Indonesian volcano spews clouds of ash

The Hindu  

More than 2,100 people living near an erupting volcano on Indonesia's Sulawesi Island were evacuated on April 19 due to the dangers of spreading ash, falling rocks, hot volcanic clouds and the possibility of a tsunami. Indonesia's Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation recorded at least three eruptions since April 19 afternoon, with the maximum height of the eruption …

Indonesian volcano eruption forces evacuations, airport closure; officials flag tsunami threat
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Indonesian volcano eruption forces evacuations, airport closure; officials flag tsunami threat

The Hindu  

Indonesia shut a provincial airport and evacuated hundreds of people from the vicinity of the Ruang volcano after it belched explosive plumes of lava, rocks and ash for days, officials said on April 18, declaring the highest alert on the situation. Wednesday’s dramatic eruption of the volcano on a remote island in the Province of North Sulawesi threw a fiery-red …

More than 11,000 evacuated in northern Indonesia as volcano erupts
8 months, 2 weeks ago

More than 11,000 evacuated in northern Indonesia as volcano erupts

Al Jazeera  

Exclusion zone extended, flights disrupted as Ruang sends ash and smoke more than two kilometres into the sky. Important Travel Update: Malaysia Airlines has suspended several flights to/from KL International Airport to Sabah and Sarawak today, 18 April 2024 due to the volcanic eruption at Mount Ruang, Indonesia. We’re closely monitoring the situation… — Malaysia Airlines April 18, 2024 Muhammad …

Tsunami alert after a volcano in Indonesia has several big eruptions and thousands are told to leave
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Tsunami alert after a volcano in Indonesia has several big eruptions and thousands are told to leave

Associated Press  

JAKARTA, Indonesia — Indonesian authorities issued a tsunami alert Wednesday after eruptions at Ruang mountain sent ash thousands of feet high. The volcano on the northern side of Sulawesi island had at least five large eruptions in the past 24 hours, Indonesia’s Center for Volcanology and Geological Disaster Mitigation said. Indonesia’s National Disaster Mitigation Agency said residents will be relocated …

Volcano erupts in Indonesia's outermost region, hundreds evacuated
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Volcano erupts in Indonesia's outermost region, hundreds evacuated

New Indian Express  

JAKARTA, INDONESIA: A volcano erupted several times in Indonesia's outermost region overnight Wednesday, forcing hundreds of people to be evacuated after it spewed lava and a column of smoke more than a mile into the sky. Mount Ruang, a stratovolcano in North Sulawesi Province, first erupted at 9:45 pm on Tuesday and twice again in the early hours of Wednesday, …

Indonesia’s Volcanoes Are Famous, But Is There a Way to Make Them Safer?
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Indonesia’s Volcanoes Are Famous, But Is There a Way to Make Them Safer?

The Diplomat  

Indonesia, a country famously made up of some 17,000 islands, is known for many things: fried rice, friendly people, Komodo dragons, Bintang beer, toothsome satay, emerald rice terraces, stunning waterfalls, and plenty of sunshine. As British travel writer Tim Hannigan wrote in a 2012 satirical article for New Matilda entitled “How To Write About Indonesia”: “There must be a volcano” …

Indonesia’s Mount Merapi unleashes lava as other volcanoes flare up, forcing thousands to evacuate
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Indonesia’s Mount Merapi unleashes lava as other volcanoes flare up, forcing thousands to evacuate

Associated Press  

YOGYAKARTA, Indonesia — Indonesia’s Mount Merapi erupted Sunday, spreading searing gas clouds and avalanches of lava down its slopes as other active volcanoes flared up across the country, forcing the evacuation of thousands. On the densely populated island of Java, Merapi unleashed clouds of hot ash and a mixture of rock, and lava that traveled up to 2 kilometers down …

Indonesia evacuates about 6,500 people on the island of Flores after a volcano spews clouds of ash
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Indonesia evacuates about 6,500 people on the island of Flores after a volcano spews clouds of ash

Associated Press  

FLORES TIMUR, Indonesia — Indonesia has evacuated about 6,500 people on the island of Flores after Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki volcano spewed thick clouds of brownish ash for the past days, authorities said on Monday. Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki spews volcanic materials from its crater during an eruption in East Flores, Indonesia, Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024. Mount Lewotobi spews volcanic smoke from …

Indonesia’s Mount Marapi erupts again, leading to evacuations but no reported casualties
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Indonesia’s Mount Marapi erupts again, leading to evacuations but no reported casualties

Associated Press  

AGAM, Indonesia — Indonesia’s Mount Marapi erupted again on Sunday, spewing smoke and ash high into the air, but no casualties were reported. The Marapi Volcano Observation Post in West Sumatra province recorded an eruption with an ash column about 1,300 meters high from its peak, followed by ash rain. At least 100 residents have been evacuated since Friday after …

Indonesia ends search for victims of eruption at Mount Marapi volcano that killed 23 climbers
1 year ago

Indonesia ends search for victims of eruption at Mount Marapi volcano that killed 23 climbers

Associated Press  

BATU PALANO, Indonesia — The search has ended for any more victims among climbers who were caught by a weekend eruption of Indonesia’s Mount Marapi volcano that killed 23 people and injured several others, officials said Thursday. West Sumatra Police Chief Suharyono said earlier that the discovery of the body of a female university student Wednesday had raised the confirmed …

Indonesia: Marapi volcano eruption claims 22 lives
1 year, 1 month ago

Indonesia: Marapi volcano eruption claims 22 lives

Firstpost  

On the island of Sumatra, Mount Marapi emitted a towering ash plume that rose to 3,000 meters on Sunday, surpassing the volcano’s own height The death toll resulting from a volcanic eruption in Indonesia has reached 22 after nine more bodies were discovered on Tuesday. On the island of Sumatra, Mount Marapi emitted a towering ash plume that rose to …

23 dead in Indonesia’s Mount Marapi volcanic eruption as more climbers’ bodies found
1 year, 1 month ago

23 dead in Indonesia’s Mount Marapi volcanic eruption as more climbers’ bodies found

Firstpost  

Over 50 climbers were saved after the initial eruption that occurred on Sunday, when 11 others were first confirmed dead. A second eruption on Monday spewed a new burst of hot ash and lava as high as 800 metres into the air into the air and temporarily halted rescue operations More bodies were uncovered by rescuers carrying out search operations …

Indonesia’s Marapi volcano erupts for the second day, halting search for 12 missing climbers
1 year, 1 month ago

Indonesia’s Marapi volcano erupts for the second day, halting search for 12 missing climbers

Associated Press  

PADANG, Indonesia — Indonesian authorities halted the search for 12 climbers after Mount Marapi volcano erupted again Monday, spewing a new burst of hot ash as high as 800 meters into the air, officials said. The bodies of 11 climbers were recovered earlier in the day but attempts to move them were hindered by the renewed eruption, West Sumatra’s Search …

Eruption of Indonesia’s Mount Marapi strands and injures climbers and blankets villages with ash
1 year, 1 month ago

Eruption of Indonesia’s Mount Marapi strands and injures climbers and blankets villages with ash

Associated Press  

PADANG, Indonesia — Indonesia’s Mount Marapi erupted with white-and-gray ash plumes Sunday, stranding and injuring climbers and spreading volcanic ash over several villages. Two climbing routes were closed after the eruption and residents living on the slopes of Marapi were advised to stay 3 kilometers from the crater’s mouth because of potential lava, said Ahmad Rifandi, an official with Indonesia’s …

Indonesia's Mount Marapi volcano erupts, spews ash 3 km into sky
1 year, 1 month ago

Indonesia's Mount Marapi volcano erupts, spews ash 3 km into sky

Hindustan Times  

A volcano in western Indonesia erupted Sunday, belching a column of ash around three kilometres into the sky, officials said. Ash from Mount Marapi on the island of Sumatra was observed 3,000 metres above its peak, according to Hendra Gunawan, head of Indonesia's Centre of Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation. The volcano, with a peak of 2,891 metres, is on …

Indonesia’s Mount Merapi volcano erupts, spews hot lava
1 year, 9 months ago

Indonesia’s Mount Merapi volcano erupts, spews hot lava

The Hindu  

Indonesia’s Mount Merapi, one of the world’s most active volcanoes, erupted late on March 17 and continued to spew hot ash and other volcanic material on March 18, 2023. Footage of flaming lava pouring out of the crater and a tall column of hot cloud rising 1,300 metres into the air was taken by the government-run Merapi Volcano Observatory on …

Indonesia’s Merapi volcano spews hot clouds in new eruption, tourism halted
1 year, 9 months ago

Indonesia’s Merapi volcano spews hot clouds in new eruption, tourism halted

Hindustan Times  

Indonesia’s Mount Merapi erupted Saturday with avalanches of searing gas clouds and lava, forcing authorities to halt tourism and mining activities on the slopes of the country’s most active volcano. Thick smoke rises during an eruption from Mount Merapi, Indonesia's most active volcano, as seen from the Kaliurang Selatan village in Srumbung, Magelang, Central Java on March 12, 2023. Merapi, …

Indonesia: Mount Merapi volcano spews hot clouds, lava in new eruption | WATCH
1 year, 9 months ago

Indonesia: Mount Merapi volcano spews hot clouds, lava in new eruption | WATCH

India TV News  

Mount Merapi eruption 2023 : Indonesia’s Mount Merapi erupted on Saturday with avalanches of searing gas clouds and lava, forcing authorities to halt tourism and mining activities on the slopes of the country’s most active volcano. Merapi, on the densely populated island of Java, unleashed clouds of hot ash and a mixture of rock, lava and gas that traveled up …

Indonesia’s Merapi volcano spews hot clouds in new eruption
1 year, 9 months ago

Indonesia’s Merapi volcano spews hot clouds in new eruption

Associated Press  

MOUNT MERAPI, Indonesia — Indonesia’s Mount Merapi erupted Saturday with avalanches of searing gas clouds and lava, forcing authorities to halt tourism and mining activities on the slopes of the country’s most active volcano. Merapi, on the densely populated island of Java, unleashed clouds of hot ash and a mixture of rock, lava and gas that traveled up to 7 …

Indonesia’s Merapi volcano spews hot clouds in new eruption
1 year, 9 months ago

Indonesia’s Merapi volcano spews hot clouds in new eruption

The Hindu  

Indonesia’s Mount Merapi erupted Saturday with avalanches of searing gas clouds and lava, forcing authorities to halt tourism and mining activities on the slopes of the country’s most active volcano. Merapi, on the densely populated island of Java, unleashed clouds of hot ash and a mixture of rock, lava and gas that traveled up to 7 kilometres down its slopes. …

Indonesia’s Mount Semeru volcano erupts, top alert status triggered
2 years, 1 month ago

Indonesia’s Mount Semeru volcano erupts, top alert status triggered

The Hindu  

Indonesia’s Mount Semeru erupted on December 4 spewing hot ash clouds a mile into the sky and sending rivers of lava down its side, sparking the evacuation of nearly 2,000 people exactly one year after its last major eruption killed dozens. “Hot avalanches” caused by piles of lava at the tip of the 3,676-metre volcano slid down after the eruption, …

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