Indonesia’s Semeru volcano erupts, alert level raised to highest
Summary
Indonesia's Semeru volcano erupted, leading to the highest alert level on Java island. The eruption sent ash clouds into the air and pyroclastic flows moving over long distances, prompting safety measures for nearby residents.Key Facts
- Indonesia's Semeru volcano erupted, causing the alert level to rise to the highest.
- Ash clouds reached up to 5.6 kilometers (3.48 miles) high.
- Residents are advised to maintain a distance of 2.5 kilometers (1.55 miles) from the volcano.
- Pyroclastic flows have a runout distance of up to seven kilometers (4.3 miles).
- The eruption began around 4 pm local time (09:00 GMT).
- Semeru is the highest mountain in Java, standing at 3,676 meters (12,060 feet).
- The volcano is part of the "Ring of Fire," an area prone to volcanic activity and earthquakes.
- In 2021, an eruption of Semeru resulted in 62 deaths and significant damage.
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