Indonesia volcano kills three as search for 20 missing hikers under way
Summary
Mount Dukono on Halmahera island in Indonesia erupted, causing the deaths of three people and leaving 20 hikers missing. Authorities are searching for the missing hikers while warning nearby residents and tourists to stay away due to ash, rocks, and lava danger.Key Facts
- Mount Dukono erupted on Friday morning, sending ash 10 km (6.21 miles) high.
- Three people died in the eruption, including two foreigners.
- Twenty hikers are missing; nine of them are from Singapore.
- The area around the volcano had been closed since April 17 due to increased activity.
- Rescuers including police are conducting search and rescue operations.
- Residents and tourists are advised to stay at least 4 km (2.4 miles) from the volcano crater.
- Volcanic ash is expected to fall on nearby towns, including Tobelo.
- Mount Dukono has erupted nearly 200 times since March, making it very active.
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