Volcanoes

Indonesia volcano erupts, forcing airport to close

Journalists photograph a screen showing the movement of volcanic ash from Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki at the Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) office in East Nusa Tenggara.

Two decades later, impacts from Indonesia mud volcano linger

Residents affected by the Lapindo mudflow gather with environmental activists to offers prayers at the embankment of the mud volcano area.

Magnitude 6 earthquake strikes Hawaii’s Big Island; USGS assessing Kilauea volcano

Kilauea volcano spews lava, in Hawaii, U.S., April 1, 2025.

Mount Dukono guide named suspect for negligence after fatal hike in Indonesia

Mr Reza Selang, 35, was the head guide who took the nine Singaporeans up Mount Dukono in Indonesia.

Singapore climbers sticking to plans to scale active Indonesian volcanoes despite recent deaths

Mr Andyn Kadir, 41, posing atop Mount Raung, standing at about 3,340m above sea level, in East Java.

Hidden danger behind beauty: Why Indonesia’s volcano safety measures are uneven

A rescuer looks on Mount Dukono Volcano during its eruption in North Halmahera, Indonesia, on May 9.

Mount Dukono tragedy: Local guide who led Singaporeans denies ignoring climbing restrictions

Singaporean climbers Shahin Muhrez Abdul Hamid (back row, centre) and Timothy Heng (back row, second from right) were killed on Mount Dukono which erupted on May 8.

Singapore thanks Indonesia for Mount Dukono recovery as both countries hold talks to deepen ties

Singapore Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan (left) meeting his Indonesian counterpart, Mr Sugiono, in Jakarta on May 12.

Commentary

The Dukono tragedy is about gaps in safety, not reckless hikers

Rescuers carry the body of a victim of Mount Dukono Volcano eruption in North Halmahera, Indonesia, on May 9.

Expedition to Mount Dukono that left three hikers dead was advertised as beginner-friendly

Rescuers look on Mount Dukono volcano during its eruption in North Halmahera, Indonesia, on May 9.

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