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volcanic-eruption

National 5 years ago

Mount Merapi erupts twice, officials advise residents to be on alert

Mount Merapi in Central Java erupted twice on Sunday morning, the Yogyakarta Geological Disaster Technology Research and Development Center (BPPTKG) has reported.

National 5 years ago

Surakarta airport closes temporarily after Mt. Merapi spews out ash 6,000 meters high

The Transportation Ministry has extended the period of temporary closure for Adi Soemarmo International Airport to 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday from 1:30 p.m. previously.

Art & Culture 6 years ago

Philippine artist paints images of volcanic devastation using ash

Ash from a rumbling Philippine volcano has inspired an artist and instructor to paint watercolours using the grey powder that had covered the plants in her backyard.

SE Asia 6 years ago

Dozens of Indonesians seek refuge from Mt. Taal eruption at Manila embassy

The eruption on Jan. 12 has triggered 75 earthquakes, disrupted the Philippine financial market and prompted a temporary closure of Manila's international airpot.

SE Asia 6 years ago

Thousands face uncertainty as Philippine volcano spews lava

Taal volcano in the Philippines could spew lava and ash for weeks, authorities warned Tuesday, leaving thousands in limbo after they fled their homes fearing a massive eruption.

SE Asia 6 years ago

Philippines’ Taal volcano erupts, Indonesians told to exercise vigilance

The Foreign Ministry has warned Indonesians citizens in the Philippines’ Cavite to remain vigilant after Taal volcano in the province erupted on Sunday evening, spewing ash and prompting a mass evacuation.

National 6 years ago

Anak Krakatau erupts, spewing out 200-meter-high column of ash

Active volcano Anak Krakatau (Child of Krakatau) in Lampung has erupted once again, spewing out a 200-meter-high column of ash and smoke that alarmed local residents in the early hours of Sunday.

World 6 years ago

Heroism, devastation after deadly New Zealand volcano eruption

Tales of heroism, devastation and horrifying injuries emerged Tuesday after New Zealand's smoldering White Island volcano exploded, killing an estimated 13 people.

World 6 years ago

One killed, several injured in New Zealand volcano eruption

At least one person was killed, several injured and others reported missing in New Zealand after a volcano erupted off the east coast of its North Island on Monday, spewing a plume of ash thousands of feet into the air.