Indonesia’s Sinabung volcano unleashes new burst of hot ash
3 years, 9 months ago

Indonesia’s Sinabung volcano unleashes new burst of hot 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. Read our privacy policy A rumbling volcano on Indonesia’s Sumatra island unleashed an avalanche of searing gas clouds flowing down its slopes during eruption on Thursday. Mount Sinabung in North Sumatra province was shooting smoke and ash as high as 1,000 meters into the air and hot ash clouds traveled up to 3 kilometers southeast, Indonesia’s Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation Center said. Sinabung is among more than 120 active volcanoes in Indonesia, which is prone to seismic upheaval due to its location on the Pacific “Ring of Fire,” an arc of volcanoes and fault lines encircling the Pacific Basin.

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Philippine volcano eruption sends villagers fleeing for safety as homes are blanketed in ash
2 weeks, 1 day ago

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

The Independent  

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Airlines cancel Bali flights after volcano spews ash miles into the sky
1 month, 1 week 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 …

Flights to Bali canceled after erupting volcano unleashes ash clouds
1 month, 1 week ago

Flights to Bali canceled after erupting volcano unleashes ash clouds

CNN  

CNN — Several Australian airlines have canceled flights to and from the popular Indonesian vacation island of Bali after an erupting volcano gushed a column of hot ash miles into the sky. Jetstar, Qantas, and Virgin Australia grounded flights between Australia and Bali overnight Tuesday into Wednesday morning, as the volcanic ash cloud posed a safety threat. “Due to volcanic …

Indonesia volcano belches colossal ash tower
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1 month, 2 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 Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki erupts for the second time in a week
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki erupts for the second time in a week

Associated Press  

MAUMERE, Indonesia — Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki unleashed towering columns of ash into the air on Thursday, in an even larger eruption than the one that killed nine people and injured dozens of others three days ago. The country’s volcano monitoring agency increased Lewotobi Laki Laki’s alert status to the highest level and more than doubled the exclusion zone …

Indonesia’s Laki-Laki erupts eight times as gov’t eyes permanent relocation
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1 month, 2 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, 2 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 …

Indonesia volcano erupts again after killing nine day earlier
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

Indonesia volcano eruption: 10 killed and Catholic convent destroyed after Laki-laki erupts on Flores Island
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Indonesia volcano eruption: 10 killed and Catholic convent destroyed after Laki-laki erupts on Flores Island

The Independent  

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Eruption Kills 10 in Indonesia, Sets Homes Ablame
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1 month, 2 weeks 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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1 month, 2 weeks 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
1 month, 2 weeks 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 Eruption Ravages East Nusa Tenggara, 10 Dead as Mount Lewotobi Erupts
1 month, 2 weeks 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.

Deadly Volcanic Eruption Burns Houses in Indonesia, Killing Dozens
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1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

10 killed as volcano Lewotobi erupts in central Indonesia
1 month, 2 weeks ago

10 killed as volcano Lewotobi erupts in central Indonesia

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-11-04 16:54 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 …

10 killed as volcano Lewotobi erupts in central Indonesia
1 month, 2 weeks ago

10 killed as volcano Lewotobi erupts in central Indonesia

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-11-04 16:54 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 …

Deadly Volcanic Eruption Engulfs Flores Village, Killing at Least 6
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Deadly Volcanic Eruption Engulfs Flores Village, Killing at Least 6

CNN  

Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki erupts, killing at least 6 people. The eruption, which began last week, has spewed thick ash and hot ashes into the air, burning houses and affecting multiple villages. The Disaster Management Agency has lowered the death toll but is still collecting information, while the volcano's alert status has been increased to the highest level and …

Indonesia's Mount Marapi Erupts, Ash and Hot Clouds Blanket Villages
1 month, 3 weeks 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
6 months, 2 weeks 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
6 months, 3 weeks 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 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 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, 1 week 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, 1 week 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, 1 week 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, 1 week 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 …

Indonesia's Ruang volcano spews more lava; schools, airports shut | Updates
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Indonesia's Ruang volcano spews more lava; schools, airports shut | Updates

Hindustan Times  

Renewed eruptions of grey smoke continued from Indonesia's Ruang volcano, pelting the region with volcanic debris and triggering another round of evacuations from Tagulandang island. Evacuees board an Indonesian naval vessel on Tagulandang Island in Sitaro, North Sulawesi as Mount Ruang volcano spews smoke in the background. Ruang volcano which erupted on Tuesday, spewed fresh lava and more hot clouds …

Video Of Indonesia’s Mount Ruang Volcano Eruption Is Breathtaking Yet Terrifying
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Video Of Indonesia’s Mount Ruang Volcano Eruption Is Breathtaking Yet Terrifying

News 18  

The Mount Ruang volcano in Indonesia erupted for the second time in two weeks on April 30, spewing ash for about 2 kilometres into the sky. Due to the volcanic eruption, the authorities decided to close the airport due to the reduction in visibility and the dangers that are posed to aircraft engines by the ash. A recent clip was …

Indonesia's Ruang volcano spews more hot clouds after eruption forces closure of schools, airports I VIDEO
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Indonesia's Ruang volcano spews more hot clouds after eruption forces closure of schools, airports I VIDEO

India TV News  

Indonesia's Mount Ruang volcano spewed more hot clouds on Wednesday after an eruption the previous day forced the closure of schools and airports, pelted villages with volcanic debris and prompted hundreds of people to flee. Seven airports, including Sam Ratulangi International Airport in Manado, the capital of North Sulawesi province, remained closed after Tuesday's eruption, the second in two weeks. …

Thousands evacuated, flights disrupted as Indonesia’s Ruang volcano erupts
7 months, 3 weeks 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
7 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Volcano Erupts In Indonesia Spewing Ash Tower More Than Three Kms Into The Sky
7 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Indonesia volcano: How Ruang eruption could impact weather and climate
8 months ago

Indonesia volcano: How Ruang eruption could impact weather and climate

CNN  

CNN — When Mount Ruang in Indonesia underwent multiple explosive eruptions last week, volcanic gases were flung so high they reached the atmosphere’s second layer, tens of thousands of feet above ground. Ruang’s eruptions ejected a massive ash plume and sent some volcanic gases more than 65,000 feet into the air, according to satellite estimates – about 25,000 feet higher …

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

Indonesians leave homes near erupting volcano and airport closes due to ash danger
8 months ago

Indonesians leave homes near erupting volcano and airport closes due to ash danger

Associated Press  

MANADO, Indonesia — Indonesian authorities closed an airport and residents left homes near an erupting volcano Thursday due to the dangers of spreading ash, falling rocks, hot volcanic clouds and the possibility of a tsunami. Mount Ruang on the northern side of Sulawesi Island had at least five large eruptions Wednesday, causing the Center for Volcanology and Geological Disaster Mitigation …

Indonesians leave homes near erupting volcano and airport closes due to ash danger
8 months ago

Indonesians leave homes near erupting volcano and airport closes due to ash danger

LA Times  

Indonesian authorities closed an airport and residents left homes near an erupting volcano Thursday due to the dangers of spreading ash, falling rocks, hot volcanic clouds and the possibility of a tsunami. “We have to close flight operations at Sam Ratulangi Airport due to the spread of volcanic ash, which could endanger flight safety,” said Ambar Suryoko, head of the …

More than 11,000 evacuated in northern Indonesia as volcano erupts
8 months 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 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, 1 week 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 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 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, 1 week 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, 1 week 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: Marapi volcano eruption claims 22 lives
1 year 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 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 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 …

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

Alert level downgraded for Papua New Guinea's tallest volcano
1 year, 1 month ago

Alert level downgraded for Papua New Guinea's tallest volcano

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 Papua New Guinea’s tallest volcano …

Volcano eruption on Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula spews ash clouds for miles
1 year, 8 months ago

Volcano eruption on Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula spews ash clouds for miles

LA Times  

Smoke and ash from the Shiveluch volcano’s eruption on Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula on Tuesday. A volcano erupted early Tuesday on Russia’s far eastern Kamchatka Peninsula, spewing clouds of dust more than 12 miles into the sky and covering broad areas with ash. The ash cloud from the eruption of Shiveluch, one of Kamchatka’s most active volcanoes, extended more than 300 …

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 …

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