Huge plumes of ash rise as Indonesia's Mount Dukono erupts
Summary
Mount Dukono volcano in Indonesia erupted, sending ash 10 kilometers into the air. Three hikers, including two foreigners and one local, died in the eruption, and most of a group of 20 hikers have been rescued and treated in hospital.Key Facts
- Mount Dukono is an active volcano on the island of Halmahera, Indonesia.
- The volcano erupted on Friday at 07:41 local time.
- Ash plumes reached 10 kilometers high during the eruption.
- Three hikers died: two foreigners and one local resident.
- A group of 20 hikers had been climbing despite a climbing ban.
- Most hikers were rescued and were receiving medical treatment.
- Two porters stayed behind to help find the bodies of those who died.
- Nine of the hikers in the group were from Singapore.
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