Mount Semeru in Indonesia Erupts Six Times; Ash Plumes Rise Up to 900 Meters

Mount Mount Semeru, one of Indonesia’s most active volcanoes located in East Java, erupted six times early Wednesday, sending columns of volcanic ash into the sky.

The eruptions occurred from the volcano that rises more than 3,600 meters above sea level on the island of Java. Volcanic ash plumes were reported to have reached heights of about 700 to 900 meters above the crater, prompting continued monitoring by local authorities.

While ash clouds dissipated into the atmosphere, no immediate reports of casualties or major destruction have been confirmed. However, ashfall can affect nearby communities, disrupt air travel, and impact agriculture if particles drift over inhabited areas.

Indonesia lies on the Pacific Ring of Fire, a region known for frequent seismic and volcanic activity due to tectonic plate movements. Mount Semeru has a long history of eruptions, and authorities maintain alert systems to warn residents and visitors of potential dangers.

Local disaster management teams continue to track seismic activity, warn nearby communities of potential hazards such as ashfall and minor tremors, and advise people to stay outside designated exclusion zones around the volcano.

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