Volcanoes

Indonesia’s Semeru volcano erupts, dozens of homes buried by rain lahar, hundreds flee to hills

Indonesia's Mount Semeru has been active recently, having previously erupted on Nov 19 and Dec 5.

Air India, Akasa cancel flights after Ethiopia volcano erupts

Ethiopia’s Hayli Gubbi volcano sent ash plumes up to 14km high after erupting on Nov 23 for the first time in recorded history.

Indonesia evacuates stranded climbers after Semeru volcano erupts

Mount Semeru volcano spews volcanic material during an eruption as seen from Sumbermujur village in Lumajang, East Java province, Indonesia, on Nov 19.

Indonesia’s Semeru volcano, near Bali, erupts; alert level raised to highest

epa12535791 A handout photo made available by the Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation Center (PVMBG) of Indonesia's Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources shows Mount Semeru volcano spewing volcanic ash during an eruption in East Java, Indonesia, 19 November 2025. Following a series of eruptions, Indonesian authorities have raised the alert status of the volcano to the highest level on 19 November. EPA/PVMBG HANDOUT -- MANDATORY CREDIT -- BEST QUALITY AVAILABLE -- HANDOUT EDITORIAL USE ONLY/NO SALES

Ashfall warning in Japan as volcano erupts

A livestream showing Sakurajima emitting ash and smoke on Nov 16.

Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki erupts, spewing ash 10km into the sky

The volcano erupted on Oct 15 at 1.35am local time for around nine minutes, the country's Geological Agency said in a statement.

Indonesia’s Lewotobi Laki-Laki volcano erupts as alert level raised; Bali airport not affected

Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki erupting on Aug 18. The volacno launched into a series of eruptions on the evening of Sept 19.

Fire breaks out on Edinburgh landmark Arthur’s Seat

Smoke rises as a wildfire burns at Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh, Scotland, Britain, August 10, 2025. REUTERS/Lesley Martin

Italy’s Mount Vesuvius closed to tourists as wildfire rages

epa12290561 A large fire is raging in a green area on the slopes of Mount Vesuvius near Naples, Italy, 08 August 2025. A tall column of smoke has risen into the sky and is visible from Naples. Firefighters are on site to contain the blaze. EPA/CESARE ABBATE

Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki erupts

Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki spewing lava and volcanic ash up to approximately 10km high, on Aug 1.

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