I led hikers up an Indonesian volcano and then it erupted

A group of hikers evacuates from the slopes of Mount Semeru as a massive plume of ash and smoke rises into the sky following an unexpected volcanic eruption.

The incident involved a hiking group led by a local guide, who had been conducting tours to the summit regularly. Witnesses reported that the eruption occurred without any prior warning, highlighting the unpredictable nature of volcanic activity in Indonesia, which sits on the Pacific “Ring of Fire”. For more on the unique geological aspects of … Read more