The volcano has been active recently, having previously erupted on Nov 19 and Dec 5. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more ...
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Kawah Ijen, Indonesia

The Kawah Ijen Volcano (Eastern Java, Indonesia) is world famous for its blue flames and sulphur mining. The blue flames are ...
JAKARTA: Indonesian authorities evacuated more than 900 people and were facilitating the safe return on Thursday (Nov 20) of 170 climbers stranded after the eruption of its Semeru volcano, one of the ...
The authorities at Ngurah Rai airport in Bali said flight schedules were operating as usual so far. Read more at straitstimes ...
Mt. Semeru erupted again on Saturday, sending a column of smoke and ash about 1,000 meters (3,280 feet) above its peak in Indonesia’s East Java province, according to local media reports.
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Indonesian authorities said Thursday they helped more than 170 climbers who were caught a day earlier by Mount Semeru’s sudden eruption to return to safety as the seismic ...
JAKARTA, Indonesia — Indonesia's Mount Semeru, the highest peak on Java island, erupted Wednesday, blanketing several villages with falling ash, prompting evacuations and leading authorities to raise ...
Jetstar and Qantas passengers are being warned to brace for potential travel delays after a volcanic eruption in Indonesia.
Indonesian authorities raised the alert for Mount Semeru volcano to the highest level on Wednesday after a series of eruptions, prompting evacuations. The volcano is the highest peak on Java, the most ...
JAKARTA (Reuters) - Indonesian authorities ordered people living near a volcano to leave their homes on Friday and a major city closed its airport after the 5,500 meter (18,000 ft) peak sent a column ...