Indonesian Sand Miner Injured in Volcanic Eruption

A sand miner sustained severe burns on Saturday after being struck by superheated volcanic material during an eruption of Mount Semeru in Indonesia’s East Java province. The 33-year-old victim, Very Irawan, suffered burns to approximately 80% of his body and remains in hospital for intensive care, according to local media reports. Incident Details and Volcanic … Read more

Mount Merapi Erupts: Fresh Pyroclastic Flows Reported

Mount Merapi Intensifies: Authorities Maintain Alert Status Amid Pyroclastic Activity Mount Merapi, situated on the border of Central Java and the Special Region of Yogyakarta, has entered a period of heightened activity. Over the past three days, the volcano has produced a series of pyroclastic flows, signaling a marked increase in intensity. BPPTKG Merapi eruption … Read more