On September 6, according to TASS news agency, Mount Semeru in East Java province of Indonesia erupted, creating a column of ash about 1,000m high from the summit of the volcano.
According to sources, ash from the eruption rose to an altitude of 4,676m above sea level, accompanied by dense gray ash emissions. Ash spreads east while volcanic activity continues to be monitored.
Indonesian authorities warn of the risk of hot rock volcanic eruptions during operation. Local residents and tourists are prohibited from accessing the area within a radius of 5km from the crater.
Semeru is located in East Java province, 3,676m above sea level. This is the fourth highest volcano in Indonesia and the highest peak on the island of Java.
Indonesia is located on the Pacific Ring of Fire, where tectonic activity is strong, causing this country to frequently experience earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.
With about 18,000 islands, Indonesia has more than 500 volcanoes, of which about 130 are active volcanoes.
Authorities recommend that people adhere to the restricted area and monitor new announcements about volcanic developments.
