Semeru volcano, located in eastern Java Island on the border between the Lumajang and Malang regions of Indonesia, became active again.
According to a statement from Indonesia’s National Disaster Management Agency, Semeru erupted three times. The eruptions sent ash 800 to 1,000 meters into the air.
Activities banned around the volcano
According to the region’s alert system, Semeru’s alert level was set at 3. Volcanic activity continues to be monitored.
Authorities banned all activities within a 5-kilometer area around the volcano.
Volcano located on the Pacific Ring of Fire
Semeru, part of Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park, is known as one of the most active volcanoes on Java Island.
Indonesia, located on the Pacific Ring of Fire, a belt of earthquakes and volcanoes, is home to approximately 130 active volcanoes.