Three hikers dead and 10 missing after Indonesia’s Mount Dukono volcano erupts
Summary
Three hikers died and ten are missing after Mount Dukono volcano erupted on Halmahera island in Indonesia, sending ash 10 km into the air. Rescue teams are searching through difficult terrain to find missing climbers in an area that was off limits due to increased volcanic activity.Key Facts
- Mount Dukono erupted with a 10 km high ash cloud, causing deaths and disappearances.
- Three people died: two foreigners and one local resident.
- Seven hikers returned safely, while 10 remain missing.
- Five climbers were injured in the eruption.
- The area around the volcano had been closed to visitors since December due to rising danger.
- Rescue teams face tough terrain and ongoing volcanic rumbling, slowing evacuation efforts.
- Authorities warned nearby towns about ash rain affecting health and transport.
- Indonesia has nearly 130 active volcanoes due to its location on the Pacific "ring of fire."
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