A volcano in eastern Indonesia erupted, shooting a large ash cloud over five kilometres&nbsp;(three miles) into the sky on Monday (March 13).&nbsp;This happened after authorities raised the volcano's alert level last week. No damage or injuries were reported right away, but pictures showed the ash reaching high above Halmahera island in North Maluku province. Officials said it was one of the biggest eruptions in recent months, as reported by Reuters.

The Geology Agency's head, Muhammad Wafid, stated on Monday that a thick grey-black ash column was seen, drifting westward. He advised nearby residents to wear facemasks and glasses when outside to shield against falling volcanic ash.

The volcano had a smaller eruption on Saturday, emitting lava, ash reaching several kilometres&nbsp;high into the night sky, and generating lightning. Despite last week's elevation of the alert level to the second-highest, an exclusion zone of three to five kilometres (two to three miles) around the volcano's crater remains in place.

Watch the dramatic visuals here:

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G. Ibu Teramati 2 kali letusan dengan tinggi 200-5000 m dan warna asap putih, kelabu, dan hitam. 
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Ibu is one of Indonesia's most active volcanoes, with over 21,000 eruptions recorded last year. According to Geology Agency official Sofyan Primulyana, Ibu averaged 58 eruptions per day in 2023.

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<h2>Why is Indonesia so prone to volcanic activity?</h2>

Indonesia, situated on the Pacific "Ring of Fire," frequently experiences seismic and volcanic events. Mount Ruang in North Sulawesi province erupted multiple times last month, resulting in&nbsp;the evacuation of thousands of nearby island residents. It remains at the highest alert level, with plans to permanently relocate all 800 residents of Ruang island.

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A volcano in eastern Indonesia erupted, shooting a large ash cloud over five kilometres (three miles) into the sky on Monday (March 13). This happened after authorities raised the volcano's alert level last week.

A volcano in eastern Indonesia erupted, shooting a large ash cloud over five kilometres (three miles) into the sky on Monday (March 13). This happened after authorities raised the volcano's alert level last week. No damage or injuries were reported right away, but pictures showed the ash reaching high above Halmahera island in North Maluku province. Officials said it was one of the biggest eruptions in recent months, as reported by Reuters. The Geology Agency's head, Muhammad Wafid, stated on Monday that a thick grey-black ash column was seen, drifting westward. He advised nearby residents to wear facemasks and glasses when outside to shield against falling volcanic ash. The volcano had a smaller eruption on Saturday, emitting lava, ash reaching several kilometres high into the night sky, and generating lightning. Despite last week's elevation of the alert level to the second-highest, an exclusion zone of three to five kilometres (two to three miles) around the volcano's crater remains in place. Watch the dramatic visuals here: The #eruption of #Indonesia's Mount Ibu #volcano in the Halmahera region sent a dense plume of smoke shooting nearly 5km high, prompting authorities to raise alert levels and prohibit outdoor activities.#matura2024 #wildfires #lava #Fire #Sismo #aurora pic.twitter.com/4C2J41Lmu0 — F@sh (@FashTajj) May 13, 2024 × G. Ibu Teramati 2 kali letusan dengan tinggi 200-5000 m dan warna asap putih, kelabu, dan hitam. ● Teramati lontaran lava pijar diarah barat laut dan barat daya jarak lontaran 1.5 km dari pusat erupsi (pada erupsi pukul 09:12 WIT. pic.twitter.com/5UtKsXLqAO — FPMKI (@InfoFPMKI) May 13, 2024 × Ibu is one of Indonesia's most active volcanoes, with over 21,000 eruptions recorded last year. According to Geology Agency official Sofyan Primulyana, Ibu averaged 58 eruptions per day in 2023. Also read | Indonesia to enhance naval might with two French-origin Scorpene submarines Why is Indonesia so prone to volcanic activity? Indonesia, situated on the Pacific "Ring of Fire," frequently experiences seismic and volcanic events. Mount Ruang in North Sulawesi province erupted multiple times last month, resulting in the evacuation of thousands of nearby island residents. It remains at the highest alert level, with plans to permanently relocate all 800 residents of Ruang island. (With inputs from agencies)

WATCH: Mount Ibu erupts once more, spewing 5 km high ash tower in Indonesia

Japan has a new island. A volcanic eruption has given the 6,000 islands&nbsp;Japan archipelago&nbsp;this new island.

It is located 1,200 km (745 miles) south of Tokyo in the Pacific Ocean, about 50km south of Minami Ioto, one of the southernmost islands of the Ogasawara group.

Approximately one kilometre in diameter, the new island is crescent-shaped. However, if history suggests that, the island's presence, however, could prove fleeting.

In terms of durability, ash and other fragments will not be able to withstand a constant battering from waves, but lava flows produced by volcanic activity might form a harder shell later on.

In the same area, there have been similar islands formed in 1904, 1914, and 1986, all of which have disappeared.

Weeks of volcanic explosions in 2013 merged Nishinoshima with another island, creating a landmass that, for a short period, looked like Snoopy the cartoon dog.

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According to the Mainichi Shimbun newspaper, Japan's meteorological agency has warned that the latest eruption, which began late last week, could continue and that smoke and large chunks of ash could result from it.

It also said the coastguard had found deposits of pumice (volcanic rock) floating on the sea across a wide area after discovering the island from the air following the eruption on Sunday.

New islands in Japan's southwestern reaches may have geopolitical implications if their location allows the country to expand its territory, even just a few hundred metres.

In any case, even if the newest mass of land survives and is incorporated into Japan's territory, its location near Minami Ioto makes changes to the country's territorial waters or exclusive economic zone unlikely, the Mainichi reported.

Japan has a new island. A volcanic eruption has given the 6,000 islands Japan archipelago this new island. It is located 1,200 km (745 miles) south of Tokyo in the Pacific Ocean, about 50km south of Minami Ioto, one of the southernmost islands of the Ogasawara group.

Japan has a new island. A volcanic eruption has given the 6,000 islands Japan archipelago this new island. It is located 1,200 km (745 miles) south of Tokyo in the Pacific Ocean, about 50km south of Minami Ioto, one of the southernmost islands of the Ogasawara group. Approximately one kilometre in diameter, the new island is crescent-shaped. However, if history suggests that, the island's presence, however, could prove fleeting. In terms of durability, ash and other fragments will not be able to withstand a constant battering from waves, but lava flows produced by volcanic activity might form a harder shell later on. In the same area, there have been similar islands formed in 1904, 1914, and 1986, all of which have disappeared. Weeks of volcanic explosions in 2013 merged Nishinoshima with another island, creating a landmass that, for a short period, looked like Snoopy the cartoon dog. 8月16日(月)、#海上保安庁 は、#福徳岡ノ場 の火山活動の観測を実施しました。新島は、形状が一部変化し、浮遊物は約100㎞先まで達していました。 詳細は #海洋情報部 ホームページをご覧ください。 ▼広報資料▼https://t.co/pEFTN78Yuw ▼動画(海域火山データベース)▼https://t.co/OKOoDc1Xf8 pic.twitter.com/czQasamg3U — 海上保安庁 (@JCG_koho) August 17, 2021 × According to the Mainichi Shimbun newspaper, Japan's meteorological agency has warned that the latest eruption, which began late last week, could continue and that smoke and large chunks of ash could result from it. It also said the coastguard had found deposits of pumice (volcanic rock) floating on the sea across a wide area after discovering the island from the air following the eruption on Sunday. New islands in Japan's southwestern reaches may have geopolitical implications if their location allows the country to expand its territory, even just a few hundred metres. In any case, even if the newest mass of land survives and is incorporated into Japan's territory, its location near Minami Ioto makes changes to the country's territorial waters or exclusive economic zone unlikely, the Mainichi reported.

Undersea volcanic activity gives Japan a new island

The Indonesian authorities have declared a state of emergency on Siau island following the continuous eruption of lava and ash from Karangetang volcano, which has caused the evacuation of more than 100 people and cut off access to several villages, officials said on Friday.

The government in Siau Tagulandang Biaro (Sitaro) municipality, located to the north of Sulawesi island, took the decision on Thursday night after lava flows cut off roads to the settlements of Batubulan and Beba, in the northwest of the island, which currently can only be accessed by sea, according to a statement by the Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation Center (PVMBG).

Due to difficulty in accessing the two villages because of high waves and strong winds, the regional government of Sitaro plans to open one access route, the statement said.

Some residents of Batubulan have refused to leave their houses over fears of losing their livestock.

Security forces are working to open up a route to the villages.

PVMBG has maintained a level three volcano alert - on a scale where four is the maximum - and has set up a 4-kilometer (2.5-mile) security perimeter around the crater and another of 500 meters (1,640 feet) either side of the lava flows.

The volcanology authority has also started an awareness campaign to help the people on the island - with a population of over 20,000 - to protect themselves against the dangers posed by the falling of volcanic material.

Activity at the 1,974-meter high Karangetang volcano increased in November, and eruptions have intensified in recent days especially affecting the western and northwestern sides, leading to the displacement of 132 people from Niambangen village.

This is one of the most active volcanoes out of the total of 127 in Indonesia - although most of the volcanoes have been classified under the minimum alert level - and its last round of eruptions occurred in 2016.

The Indonesian archipelago sits within the so-called Pacific "Ring of Fire," an area of great seismic and volcanic activity that is shaken by thousands of tremors every year, most of small magnitudes.

The Indonesian authorities have declared a state of emergency on Siau island following the continuous eruption of lava and ash from Karangetang volcano, which has caused the evacuation of more than 100 people and cut off access to several villages, officials said on Friday.

The Indonesian authorities have declared a state of emergency on Siau island following the continuous eruption of lava and ash from Karangetang volcano, which has caused the evacuation of more than 100 people and cut off access to several villages, officials said on Friday. The government in Siau Tagulandang Biaro (Sitaro) municipality, located to the north of Sulawesi island, took the decision on Thursday night after lava flows cut off roads to the settlements of Batubulan and Beba, in the northwest of the island, which currently can only be accessed by sea, according to a statement by the Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation Center (PVMBG). Due to difficulty in accessing the two villages because of high waves and strong winds, the regional government of Sitaro plans to open one access route, the statement said. Some residents of Batubulan have refused to leave their houses over fears of losing their livestock. Security forces are working to open up a route to the villages. PVMBG has maintained a level three volcano alert - on a scale where four is the maximum - and has set up a 4-kilometer (2.5-mile) security perimeter around the crater and another of 500 meters (1,640 feet) either side of the lava flows. The volcanology authority has also started an awareness campaign to help the people on the island - with a population of over 20,000 - to protect themselves against the dangers posed by the falling of volcanic material. Activity at the 1,974-meter high Karangetang volcano increased in November, and eruptions have intensified in recent days especially affecting the western and northwestern sides, leading to the displacement of 132 people from Niambangen village. This is one of the most active volcanoes out of the total of 127 in Indonesia - although most of the volcanoes have been classified under the minimum alert level - and its last round of eruptions occurred in 2016. The Indonesian archipelago sits within the so-called Pacific "Ring of Fire," an area of great seismic and volcanic activity that is shaken by thousands of tremors every year, most of small magnitudes.

Emergency declared on Indonesian island after volcanic eruption

The death toll from a tsunami that hit the Indonesian islands of Java and Sumatra after the Anak Krakatau volcano erupted rose to at least 280 on Monday, officials said, as rescuers using heavy machinery and their bare hands searched for more victims.

Hundreds more were injured when the tsunami struck, almost without warning, along the rim of the Sunda Strait late on Saturday. More than 3,000 coastal residents were forced to evacuate to higher ground, with a high-tide warning in place until Tuesday.

The vast archipelago, which sits on the Pacific "Ring of Fire", has suffered its worst annual death toll from disasters in more than a decade. Earthquakes flattened parts of the tourist island of Lombok in July and August, and a double quake-and-tsunami killed more than 2,000 people on Sulawesi island in September.

Search and rescue officials used their bare hands and some heavy machinery to clear the remains of buildings on Monday. Government and non-government aid trickled into Pandeglang, the worst-affected area on Java's west coast.

<a href="http://www.wionews.com/world/factbox-indonesia-regularly-hit-by-quakes-and-tsunamis-185962">Indonesia's</a>&nbsp;disaster agency had put the death toll at 222 on Sunday, with about 850 injured and 28 people missing but raised it to 280 early on Monday. A disaster mitigation agency official in Banten province named Jhony told reporters most victims were Indonesian holidaymakers.

Dudi Dwiriadi, a district military commander, said personnel and volunteers had been briefed to sweep at least 100 km (60 miles) of coastline in search of victims.

The timing of the tsunami over the Christmas holiday season evoked memories of the Indian Ocean tsunami triggered by an earthquake on December 26, 2004, which killed 226,000 people in 14 countries, including more than 120,000 in Indonesia.

Roads Blocked

Some roads remained blocked by debris and traffic, with families streaming out of the area for fear of further tsunamis.

President Joko Widodo, who is running for re-election in April, was scheduled to visit the area later on Monday.

Television images showed when the tsunami hit the beach and residential areas in Pandeglang, dragging with it victims, debris, and large chunks of wood and metal.

Many coastal residents reported not seeing or feeling any warning signs, such as an earthquake, on Saturday night before waves of 2-3 metres (6-10 feet) washed ashore.

Yuni, a resident of Lampung in Sumatra, was watching television at home when she heard the water coming.

"I heard a rumbling sound and I thought it was the wind. After I opened the door, water came in quickly and dragged me out. When I saw outside, the sea was receding. I decided to run and go as the water came again for the second time," she said.

Roman, a resident of the area who operates tours to Anak Krakatau, said by text message the weather had been fine when the waves struck, although residents had become wary of the rumbling volcano.

He said many others had taken refuge in his elevated village of Tahura Carita, which is about 100 metres from the sea. Evacuees were relying on instant noodles, he said.

Heavy equipment was being moved in to help with rescue efforts, as well as water and sanitation equipment. The military said it was deploying troops to distribute aid and blankets, as well as sending in medics.

The western coast of Banten province in Java, Indonesia's most populated island, was also badly hit, said Sutopo Purwo Nugroho, a spokesman for Indonesia's disaster mitigation agency.

At least 48 people were reported dead in Lampung in southern Sumatra, he said.

With the exact cause of the disaster still unknown, authorities were wary of the risk of a recurrence. Public works minister Basuki Hadimuljono said emergency operations would be carried out continuously but "would stop at the first sign of possible high tides".

'Washed Away'

Television footage showed how the tsunami washed away an outdoor stage where Indonesian rock band Seventeen was performing for hundreds of guests at an end-of-year party for state utility company PLN.

At least four band members and support crew were killed, lead singer Riefian "Ifan" Fajarsyah told followers in a tearful Instagram account. The band's drummer was among the missing.

Another 29 PLN employees and relatives were also killed.

Anak Krakatau, roughly halfway between Java and Sumatra, has been spewing ash and lava for months. It erupted again just after 9 p.m. on Saturday and the tsunami struck about 30 minutes later, according to the Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG).

The tsunami was caused by an undersea landslide resulting from volcanic activity on Anak Krakatau and was exacerbated by abnormally high tides because of the full moon, Nugroho said.

Ben van der Pluijm, an earthquake geologist and professor at the University of Michigan, said the tsunami may have been caused by a partial collapse of Anak Krakatau.

"Instability of the slope of an active volcano can create a rock slide that moves a large volume of water, creating local tsunami waves that can be very powerful. This is like suddenly dropping a bag of sand in a tub filled with water," he said.

The eruption of Krakatau, previously known as Krakatoa, in 1883 killed more than 36,000 people in a series of tsunamis.

Anak Krakatau, which means child of Krakatau, is the island that emerged from the area once occupied by Krakatau, which was destroyed in 1883. It first appeared in 1927 and has been growing ever since.

The death toll from a tsunami that hit the Indonesian islands of Java and Sumatra after the Anak Krakatau volcano erupted rose to at least 280 on Monday, officials said, as rescuers using heavy machinery and their bare hands searched for more victims.

The death toll from a tsunami that hit the Indonesian islands of Java and Sumatra after the Anak Krakatau volcano erupted rose to at least 280 on Monday, officials said, as rescuers using heavy machinery and their bare hands searched for more victims. Hundreds more were injured when the tsunami struck, almost without warning, along the rim of the Sunda Strait late on Saturday. More than 3,000 coastal residents were forced to evacuate to higher ground, with a high-tide warning in place until Tuesday. The vast archipelago, which sits on the Pacific "Ring of Fire", has suffered its worst annual death toll from disasters in more than a decade. Earthquakes flattened parts of the tourist island of Lombok in July and August, and a double quake-and-tsunami killed more than 2,000 people on Sulawesi island in September. Search and rescue officials used their bare hands and some heavy machinery to clear the remains of buildings on Monday. Government and non-government aid trickled into Pandeglang, the worst-affected area on Java's west coast. Indonesia's disaster agency had put the death toll at 222 on Sunday, with about 850 injured and 28 people missing but raised it to 280 early on Monday. A disaster mitigation agency official in Banten province named Jhony told reporters most victims were Indonesian holidaymakers. Dudi Dwiriadi, a district military commander, said personnel and volunteers had been briefed to sweep at least 100 km (60 miles) of coastline in search of victims. The timing of the tsunami over the Christmas holiday season evoked memories of the Indian Ocean tsunami triggered by an earthquake on December 26, 2004, which killed 226,000 people in 14 countries, including more than 120,000 in Indonesia. Roads Blocked Some roads remained blocked by debris and traffic, with families streaming out of the area for fear of further tsunamis. President Joko Widodo, who is running for re-election in April, was scheduled to visit the area later on Monday. Television images showed when the tsunami hit the beach and residential areas in Pandeglang, dragging with it victims, debris, and large chunks of wood and metal. Many coastal residents reported not seeing or feeling any warning signs, such as an earthquake, on Saturday night before waves of 2-3 metres (6-10 feet) washed ashore. Yuni, a resident of Lampung in Sumatra, was watching television at home when she heard the water coming. "I heard a rumbling sound and I thought it was the wind. After I opened the door, water came in quickly and dragged me out. When I saw outside, the sea was receding. I decided to run and go as the water came again for the second time," she said. Roman, a resident of the area who operates tours to Anak Krakatau, said by text message the weather had been fine when the waves struck, although residents had become wary of the rumbling volcano. He said many others had taken refuge in his elevated village of Tahura Carita, which is about 100 metres from the sea. Evacuees were relying on instant noodles, he said. Heavy equipment was being moved in to help with rescue efforts, as well as water and sanitation equipment. The military said it was deploying troops to distribute aid and blankets, as well as sending in medics. The western coast of Banten province in Java, Indonesia's most populated island, was also badly hit, said Sutopo Purwo Nugroho, a spokesman for Indonesia's disaster mitigation agency. At least 48 people were reported dead in Lampung in southern Sumatra, he said. With the exact cause of the disaster still unknown, authorities were wary of the risk of a recurrence. Public works minister Basuki Hadimuljono said emergency operations would be carried out continuously but "would stop at the first sign of possible high tides". 'Washed Away' Television footage showed how the tsunami washed away an outdoor stage where Indonesian rock band Seventeen was performing for hundreds of guests at an end-of-year party for state utility company PLN. At least four band members and support crew were killed, lead singer Riefian "Ifan" Fajarsyah told followers in a tearful Instagram account. The band's drummer was among the missing. Another 29 PLN employees and relatives were also killed. Anak Krakatau, roughly halfway between Java and Sumatra, has been spewing ash and lava for months. It erupted again just after 9 p.m. on Saturday and the tsunami struck about 30 minutes later, according to the Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG). The tsunami was caused by an undersea landslide resulting from volcanic activity on Anak Krakatau and was exacerbated by abnormally high tides because of the full moon, Nugroho said. Ben van der Pluijm, an earthquake geologist and professor at the University of Michigan, said the tsunami may have been caused by a partial collapse of Anak Krakatau. "Instability of the slope of an active volcano can create a rock slide that moves a large volume of water, creating local tsunami waves that can be very powerful. This is like suddenly dropping a bag of sand in a tub filled with water," he said. The eruption of Krakatau, previously known as Krakatoa, in 1883 killed more than 36,000 people in a series of tsunamis. Anak Krakatau, which means child of Krakatau, is the island that emerged from the area once occupied by Krakatau, which was destroyed in 1883. It first appeared in 1927 and has been growing ever since.

Rescuers dig through rubble looking for survivors after Indonesia tsunami kills 280

In pics: Volcano-triggered tsunami washes away hundreds in Indonesia

A tsunami killed at least 62 people on the Indonesian islands of Java and Sumatra and injured hundreds following an underwater landslide caused by a volcanic eruption on Saturday, the disaster mitigation agency said.

Indonesia sits on the seismically active Pacific Ring of Fire and is regularly hit by earthquakes. Here are some of the major quakes and tsunamis in recent years:

2004: A massive 9.1 magnitude quake on the western coast of Indonesia's Aceh province in northern Sumatra on December 26 triggered a tsunami that struck 14 countries, killing 226,000 people along the Indian Ocean coastline, more than half of them in Aceh.

2005: A series of strong quakes hit the western coast of Sumatra in late March and early April. Hundreds died in Nias Island, off the coast of Sumatra.

2006: A 6.8 magnitude quake hit south of Java, Indonesia's most populated island, triggering a tsunami that smashed into the southern coast, killing nearly 700 people.

2009: A 7.6 magnitude quake struck near the city of Padang, capital of West Sumatra province. More than 1,100 people were killed.

2010: A 7.5 magnitude quake hit one of the Mentawai islands, off Sumatra, triggering a tsunami of up to 10 metres that destroyed dozens of villages and killed around 300 people.

2016: A shallow quake hit the Pidie Jaya regency in Aceh, causing destruction and panic as people were reminded by the devastation of the deadly 2004 quake and tsunami. No tsunami was triggered, but more than 100 were killed by fallen buildings.

2018: Major quakes hit Indonesia's tourist island of Lombok, killing more than 500 people, mostly on the northern side of the island.

2018: More than 2,000 people were killed by a powerful earthquake and tsunami that hit the city of Palu, on the west coast of Sulawesi island.

A tsunami killed at least 62 people on the Indonesian islands of Java and Sumatra and injured hundreds following an underwater landslide caused by a volcanic eruption on Saturday, the disaster mitigation agency said.

A tsunami killed at least 62 people on the Indonesian islands of Java and Sumatra and injured hundreds following an underwater landslide caused by a volcanic eruption on Saturday, the disaster mitigation agency said. Indonesia sits on the seismically active Pacific Ring of Fire and is regularly hit by earthquakes. Here are some of the major quakes and tsunamis in recent years: 2004: A massive 9.1 magnitude quake on the western coast of Indonesia's Aceh province in northern Sumatra on December 26 triggered a tsunami that struck 14 countries, killing 226,000 people along the Indian Ocean coastline, more than half of them in Aceh. 2005: A series of strong quakes hit the western coast of Sumatra in late March and early April. Hundreds died in Nias Island, off the coast of Sumatra. 2006: A 6.8 magnitude quake hit south of Java, Indonesia's most populated island, triggering a tsunami that smashed into the southern coast, killing nearly 700 people. 2009: A 7.6 magnitude quake struck near the city of Padang, capital of West Sumatra province. More than 1,100 people were killed. 2010: A 7.5 magnitude quake hit one of the Mentawai islands, off Sumatra, triggering a tsunami of up to 10 metres that destroyed dozens of villages and killed around 300 people. 2016: A shallow quake hit the Pidie Jaya regency in Aceh, causing destruction and panic as people were reminded by the devastation of the deadly 2004 quake and tsunami. No tsunami was triggered, but more than 100 were killed by fallen buildings. 2018: Major quakes hit Indonesia's tourist island of Lombok, killing more than 500 people, mostly on the northern side of the island. 2018: More than 2,000 people were killed by a powerful earthquake and tsunami that hit the city of Palu, on the west coast of Sulawesi island.

Indonesia: Major tsunamis, earthquakes in recent years