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Mount Merapi
Coverage of Mount Merapi in the Nexus archive.
- Indonesia’s Mount Merapi volcano erupts, spewing ash into the sky
Indonesia’s Mount Merapi volcano erupted, sending a column of ash approximately 2 kilometers high into the sky in West Sumatra. Videos captured the eruption, showing the volcano spewing ash into the atmosphere.
- Life on the edge: why Indonesians living near volcanoes won't leave
Indonesia has over 120 active volcanoes, with thousands living near Mount Merapi on the island of Java, despite the constant risks. Most residents refuse to leave their homes. The situation poses a significant challenge for the local community.