Indonesia’s most volatile volcano on Sunday erupted on the densely populated island of Java, spewing smoke and ash high into the air and sending streams of lava and gasses down its slopes. No ...

Torrential downpour on the Mount Merapi summit on Tuesday afternoon, March 3, 2026, triggered cold lava floods.

Indonesia’s most active volcano erupted Monday with its biggest lava flow in months, sending a river of lava and searing gas clouds flowing 3.5 kilometers (more than 2 miles) down its slopes on the ...

On March 3, 2026, in Muntilan, Magelang, Indonesia, @afiev_dots shared a video showing flooding near a bridge, causing massive traffic and prompting caution among nearby residents. In the video, heavy ...

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Indonesia's most volatile volcano erupted after scientists warned that pressure building beneath its dome could trigger the most powerful explosion in years. A two-month-old baby reportedly died as ...

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Mount Merapi, Indonesia's most active volcano, erupted early Thursday morning, spewing an ash column around 6,500 feet in the air. Disaster management authorities are warning tourists and locals to ...