JAKARTA, Indonesia — Indonesia's Mount Semeru, the highest peak on Java island, erupted Wednesday, blanketing several villages with falling ash, prompting evacuations and leading authorities to raise ...

Mount Semeru (East Java) erupted 5 May 2026, with 22 eruptions in 1 week, 934 total in 2026. Alert Level 3 remains active; exclusion zones enforced.

Java is Indonesia’s beating heart, brimming with bustling cities, sacred temples, and jaw-dropping natural landscapes. From lava-lit volcano nights to hidden waterfalls, every stop offers a new rhythm ...

JAKARTA, Indonesia — Indonesian authorities raised the alert level for the highest volcano on Java island, saying Mount Semeru could blow up again after a sudden eruption earlier this month left 48 ...

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 ...

JAKARTA (Reuters) - Indonesian authorities ordered people living near a volcano to leave their homes on Friday and a major city closed its airport after the 5,500 meter (18,000 ft) peak sent a column ...

Java isn’t just Indonesia’s most populated island – it’s a playground for some of the world’s most awe-inspiring volcano experiences. From Mount Merapi’s glowing lava to Mount Bromo’s sunrise ...

Indonesia's Anak Krakatau volcano spewed a column of ash 1,640 feet into the sky in the longest eruption since the explosive collapse of the island caused a deadly tsunami in 2018, scientists said ...