Indonesia Volcano Erupts, Killing at Least 10

Mount Semeru, Indonesia's highest volcano, erupted on Saturday, killing at least 10 people and injuring dozens more.

The eruption sent a thick cloud of ash and smoke into the sky, and lava flowed down the volcano's slopes, destroying homes and infrastructure.

The eruption began at around 3:00 p.m. local time, and it is still ongoing. Authorities have ordered the evacuation of thousands of people living near the volcano, and they are warning that the eruption could continue for days or even weeks.

The death toll is expected to rise as rescue workers search through the rubble of destroyed homes. The eruption has also caused widespread damage to infrastructure, including roads, bridges, and power lines.

Mount Semeru is one of Indonesia's most active volcanoes, and it has erupted several times in recent years. The last major eruption was in 2021, when it killed at least 51 people and displaced thousands more.

Indonesia is located on the Ring of Fire, a horseshoe-shaped region around the Pacific Ocean that is home to about 75% of the world's volcanoes. The Ring of Fire is a seismically active area, and it is common for volcanoes in the region to erupt.

The eruption of Mount Semeru is a reminder of the dangers of living near active volcanoes. Volcanoes can erupt with little warning, and they can cause widespread destruction and loss of life.