Mount Semeru Eruption Forces Hundreds to Evacuate in Indonesia's Java Island

Nov 20, 2025 07:08 pm CST

Following a significant eruption of Mount Semeru in eastern Java, Indonesia, hundreds of residents have been displaced to temporary shelters as volcanic ash and gas spread over 13 kilometers from the site. With approximately 190 people evacuated from the volcano's slopes and nearly 900 individuals seeking refuge in community facilities, authorities continue to monitor fluctuating volcanic activity while assessing damage to homes, schools, and infrastructure in the region.