Indonesia's Semeru volcano eruption triggers mass evacuations

Mount Semeru, Indonesia's highest volcano, erupted on Sunday spewing ash nine miles (15 kilometres) into the air and forcing local authorities to evacuate almost 2,000 people from nearby villages. Indonesia’s disaster mitigation agency (BNPB) said masks had also been distributed to people in affected areas. The volcano, which lies 400 miles east of Java, last erupted in December 2021, killing more than 50 people and displacing thousands
Semeru volcano: 2,000 evacuated as Indonesia issues highest warning