JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesian authorities said Thursday they helped more than 170 climbers who were caught a day earlier by Mount Semeru’s sudden eruption to return to safety as the seismic ...

Mount Semeru in East Java erupted again on Feb 15,2026, with 50 eruptions in the past week. Its activity is at Level III (Alert). PVMBG issued safety advisories for nearby areas. In 2026, Semeru has t ...

Indonesia’s Mount Semeru volcano in East Java erupted early Saturday, sending scorching clouds and ash 6 kilometers (3.7 miles) from its crater, according to state-run media.

Java, one of Indonesia's most culturally rich and geographically diverse islands, is a place of epic natural experiences-especially when it comes to volcanoes. Indonesia lies in the Ring of Fire, home ...

Mount Ibu in North Maluku erupted again on Feb 13,2026; it has had 248 eruptions in 2026 so far. PVMBG warns against activities within 2km radius. MAGMA Indonesia recorded 595 volcanic eruptions acros ...

A powerful volcanic eruption in Indonesia sent residents fleeing as Mount Semeru released a towering ash column and pyroclastic flow - a fast-moving, superheated cloud of dense volcanic gas, ash and ...

The first eruption occurred at 12:28 a.m. local time (1728 GMT Tuesday), producing an ash column that rose about 600 meters above the peak. The ...

Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki, one of Indonesia’s most active volcanoes, erupted for a second straight day, sending a column of volcanic materials and ash up to 18 kilometers (11 miles) into the sky early ...

Indonesia’s Mount Semeru volcano in East Java erupted five times Wednesday, sending volcanic ash as high as 1,000 meters (3,280 feet) above its peak, state-run media reported.