Volcano
Mount Semeru erupts again with plume reaching 1,000 meters
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Mount Semeru, on the border of Lumajang and Malang in East Java, erupted again on Saturday morning (December 20, 2025) with an ash column reaching 1,000 meters above the peak. This marks the 11th eruption since early morning, accompanied by intense seismic activity. PVMBG maintains Alert Level III status and urges residents to avoid hazardous areas.
Rescue teams found the bodies of two Singaporean climbers missing after the Mount Dukono eruption on Sunday.
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered the immediate clearing of roads in areas affected by the recent eruption of Mayon Volcano in Albay to prevent disruptions to daily activities and assist those impacted by ashfall. He said the thoroughfares would be open by Monday. Government agencies responded quickly to minimize the ashfall's effects.
Ash from the Hayli Gubbi volcano in Ethiopia has reached India, prompting flight cancellations and raising concerns over air quality in northern regions. Airlines like Akasa Air have halted Gulf routes due to unsafe conditions, while the IMD forecasts the cloud clearing by evening. Delhi's AQI remains very poor at 435, though experts predict minimal additional impact from the ash.
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A volcanic eruption at Erta Ale in Ethiopia's Afar region, the first in 10,000 years, has disrupted Indian airspace. The ash plume has forced multiple flight diversions and raises health concerns. Global monitoring confirms its unusual intensity.