This report covers the February 16, 2026 eruption of Mount Semeru in East Java, including its recent activity, seismic data, ...

Indonesia’s Mount Semeru volcano in East Java erupted early Saturday, sending scorching clouds and ash 6 kilometers (3.7 miles) from its crater, according to state-run media.

A powerful volcanic eruption in Indonesia sent residents fleeing as Mount Semeru released a towering ash column and pyroclastic flow - a fast-moving, superheated cloud of dense volcanic gas, ash and ...

The first eruption occurred at 12:28 a.m. local time (1728 GMT Tuesday), producing an ash column that rose about 600 meters above the peak. The ...

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 (AP) — Indonesian authorities raised the alert for Mount Semeru volcano to the highest level on Wednesday after a series of eruptions prompted evacuations. The volcano is the ...

Indonesia’s Mount Semeru volcano in East Java erupted seven times in three hours early Wednesday, sending volcanic ash up to 800 meters (2,624 feet) above its peak, state-run media reported. The first ...

From the smouldering flanks of Java to the isolated craters of Flores, Indonesia's volcanoes are some of the grandest in the world. Climbing their slopes before dawn offers unforgettable views of the ...