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Watch: Indonesia's Semeru volcano spews giant ash clouds as it erupts

Watch: Indonesia's Semeru volcano spews giant ash clouds as it erupts

Summary

Mount Semeru, a volcano on Indonesia's Java Island, has erupted. The eruption sent large ash clouds 2 kilometers into the sky and caused a fast-moving flow of hot gas and volcanic material to travel 7 kilometers from the summit.

Key Facts

  • Mount Semeru is the highest mountain on Java Island in Indonesia.
  • The volcano erupted and produced ash clouds 2 kilometers (1.2 miles) high.
  • The eruption created a pyroclastic flow, which is a fast-moving mix of hot gas and volcanic material.
  • The pyroclastic flow traveled 7 kilometers from the volcano's summit.
  • Ash and smoke covered a bridge and the surrounding area, affecting local residents.
  • CCTV captured the eruption and the resulting pyroclastic flow.
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