Indonesia's Mount Merapi volcano erupts, spews clouds of ash
The 2,963 m (9,721 ft) high Merapi is one of Indonesia's most active volcanoes and is already on the country's second highest alert level.
Wed Jan 27 2021
Indonesian volcano unleashes river of lava in new eruption
Indonesias most active volcano erupted Wednesday with a river of lava and searing gas clouds flowing 1,500 meters (4,900 feet) down its slopes.
Wed Jan 27 2021
Indonesia's Merapi volcano spews hot clouds, 500 evacuate
Local authorities evacuated more than 500 people living on the mountain.
Thu Jan 07 2021
Thousands flee as activity in Indonesian volcanoes increases
Multiple volcanoes in Indonesia see increased activity, including Mount Semeru, Mount Ili Lewotolok and Mount Merapi.
Tue Dec 01 2020
Evacuation begins as Indonesia's most active volcano rumbles
Authorities warned that Merapi could erupt at any time, possibly sending hot gas clouds down its slopes up to 5 kilometers.
Fri Nov 06 2020
Indonesia raises volcano threat level, sets no-go-zone
Indonesian authorities raised the danger level for the volatile Mount Merapi volcano on the densely populated island of Java on Thursday.
Thu Nov 05 2020
Mt Merapi eruption unlikely to affect Malaysia's air quality - MetMalaysia
Malaysia's air quality is unlikely to be affected by this morning's double volcanic eruption of Mount Merapi in Yogyakarta, spewing a column of grey ash 6,000-metre into the air.
Mon Jun 22 2020
Location of student who fell into Indonesian volcano detected
The body of Ari Yunanto, 21, is believed to have been found at a depth of more than 100 metres in the crater of Mount Merapi.
Mon May 18 2015
Two Indonesian volcanoes erupt, flights disrupted
Mount Sinabung on western Sumatra island shot volcanic ash around 8,000 metres, while Mount Merapi spewed a column of ash and smoke some 2,000 metres.
Mon Nov 18 2013
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
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The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
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Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
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Sat Nov 23 2024
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Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
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Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
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Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
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Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
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Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
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Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024