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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