[Flash] Indonesia Mount Dukono Erupts; 3 Hikers Killed Despite Climbing Ban Indonesia’s Mount Dukono erupted, sending huge plumes of ash into the sky. Authorities had issued a climbing ban, but several hikers ignored the warning. The eruption killed 3 people and injured others. Indonesia sits on the Pacific Ring of Fire with over 130 active volcanoes. Source: BBC World
Indonesia Volcano Eruption Kills 3 Hikers, Several Missing Mount Dukono, one of Indonesia’s most active volcanoes, erupted on May 8, killing at least three hikers and leaving several others missing. The volcano, located in North Maluku province, has been nearly continuously active since 1933. The eruption sent an ash column several kilometers high. Rescue teams face challenges due to ongoing ash fall and toxic gas. Indonesia sits on the Pacific Ring of Fire and has over 120 active volcanoes. ...
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