The Semeru volcano erupted on the island of Java in Indonesia, spewing ash and sending smoke into the sky at a height of many kilometers, covering nearby villages and forcing residents of the surrounding areas to flee their homes.
Residents rushed to cover as the volcanic ash cloud covered everything as rescuers rushed to the affected area.
The local Antara news agency reported that a heavy rain of volcanic ash destroyed the Sun in two local neighborhoods.
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The BPBD Orphanage and BPBD Lumajang are located in Manungukan to assist in the evacuation and evacuation of Gunung Semeru. Silahkan mention jika ada yang dilokasi@PRB_BNPB pic.twitter.com/DYj8qIW23u- jogjaupdate.com (@JogjaUpdate) December 4, 2021
Authorities, meanwhile, have issued a warning to airlines for an ash cloud of up to 15.000 meters. It is not yet known if there are any victims
The volcano, which rises 3.676 meters above sea level, erupted in January.
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Saya Yakin FPI Nga akan Tingal Diam Ketika Saudara Terkena Bencana Alam .. " https://t.co/BfIwb1MrJa- Brandal-khusut (@BKhusut) December 4, 2021
The Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC) in Darwin, Australia, said the ash appears to have left the top and drifted southwest.
https://twitter.com/FestusBung/status/1467113538904674304
VAAC provides advice to the aviation industry on the location and movement of potentially hazardous volcanic ash. Footage on social media showed residents running away as a giant cloud of ash rose behind them.
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