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Ethiopian Volcano Eruption Causes Flight Cancellations as Ash Cloud Moves Across Northern India
Nov 25, 2025 02:57 am CST
A significant volcanic eruption in Ethiopia's Afar region has created an ash cloud that is now moving over northern India, resulting in multiple flight cancellations and prompting the DGCA to issue safety advisories to airlines and airports. The Hayli Gubbi volcano, erupting for the first time in nearly 12,000 years, has caused disruptions for carriers including Akasa Air, IndiGo, and KLM as officials monitor the situation closely to ensure passenger safety.
Ancient Ethiopian Volcano Erupts After 10,000 Years: Massive Ash Cloud Impacts Regional Communities
Nov 25, 2025 12:30 am CST
A long-dormant volcano in Ethiopia's Afar region erupted after approximately 10,000 years of inactivity, sending massive ash clouds across the Red Sea toward Yemen and Oman. While no human casualties were reported, the Hayli Gubbi volcano's eruption has covered nearby villages in ash, threatening livestock food sources and stranding tourists in the Danakil desert area. Local authorities continue to monitor the situation as communities cope with this unexpected natural disaster.
Mount Semeru Erupts: Indonesia Volcano Spews Ash 13km Into Sky Forcing Mass Evacuation
Nov 19, 2025 11:01 pm CST
Indonesia's Mount Semeru volcano on Java island erupted violently on Wednesday, sending ash and gas 13 kilometers skyward and forcing authorities to evacuate 300 nearby villagers. Officials have raised the alert to its highest level and warned people to avoid activities within an 8-kilometer radius of the crater due to dangerous pyroclastic flows. Indonesia, situated on the Pacific "Ring of Fire," houses nearly 130 active volcanoes, with Semeru's previous 2021 eruption having claimed over 50 lives.