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Archipelago 3 months ago

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Mount Lewotobi alert raised to highest level after powerful eruptions

The eruptions have caused ash and sand fall in several villages across East Flores and Sikka Regencies in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) since Tuesday.

Archipelago 1 year ago

PREMIUM
Mount Ibu erupts again, spewing hot ash 2.5 kilometers into sky

There has been no new evacuation order, but visitors and villagers have been told to vacate a zone 4 to 5.5 kilometers from the peak.

Archipelago 1 year ago

PREMIUM
Mt. Semeru erupts again, sends ash columns 1 km into sky

The 3,676-meter-high volcano has erupted more than 100 times since the beginning of the year, with 43 of those eruptions occurring on Tuesday alone.

Asia & Pacific 2 years ago

Why is 2023 so hot? A rare Pacific volcano is among the suspects

While most big blasts cool the planet with a sun-dimming haze, the eruption of Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai in January 2022 blew the equivalent of 60,000 Olympic swimming pools of water into the stratosphere, high above the planet.

Archipelago 3 years ago

Anak Krakatau volcano erupts, spews huge ash tower

Mount Anak Krakatau, which means Child of Krakatau, belched thick ash over the strait that separates the islands of Java and Sumatra forcing authorities to warn nearby residents to wear masks outside.

Asia & Pacific 4 years ago

Japan's Pacific coast hit by tsunami after Tonga eruption

The Japan Meteorological Agency said a 3-meter tsunami may hit some of Japan's southwestern islands including Amami Island as well as the northeastern prefecture of Iwate.

Archipelago 4 years ago

PREMIUM
Jokowi vows to boost recovery efforts of Mt. Semeru eruption

Speaking after inspecting the damages caused by the eruptions, President Joko "Jokowi" Widodo extended his condolences to the fallen victims and promised swift government action to restore the damaged infrastructure in the area.

Archipelago 4 years ago

PREMIUM
Mount Semeru rescuers warned of further eruptions

At least six eruptions were recorded on Monday, according to the Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation Center’s (PVMBG) observations.

National 5 years ago

Authorities evacuate nearly 1,300 residents in anticipation of Mt Merapi eruption

Local authorities have started taking disaster preparedness and response measures in anticipation of a Mt. Merapi eruption, earning the praise of the National Disaster Mitigation Agency.

National 5 years ago

Mount Merapi spews lava amid increasing volcanic activity

Eruptions of lava and hot clouds, as well as other volcanic materials are likely to occur in the coming days.

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