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's most active volcano erupted yesterday, sending a river of lava and searing gas clouds flowing 1,600 metres down its slopes. Key points: Authorities evacuated nearly 2,000 people living on the mountain in November Most have since returned due to being unable to make a living The volcanic activity of Merapi was recorded as "very high" this week It was …
