The Kawah Ijen volcano in Indonesia captivates visitors with a rare "blue fire" phenomenon. Caused by burning sulfuric gases ...

Kawah Ijen, located in East Java, Indonesia, is one of the most extraordinary volcanic sites in the world. Known for its striking turquoise acid lake and constant volcanic activity, the crater offers ...

JAKARTA – To many Singaporeans, volcanoes are enticing destinations. There is the sunrise over Mount Bromo and the blue flames of Mount Ijen, both in East Java, as well as the crater lake atop Mount ...

We have no idea what kind of life may exist on other planets, so it’s hard to know what to look for. Proxima Kósmos imagines a very different kind of solar system that could harbor life-forms we haven ...

Kawah Ijen is an active hydrothermal volcanic crater tucked away in East Java, Indonesia. Etymologically, “kawah” means “crater” in Indonesian, while “ijen” means “only” in Javanese. While there is no ...

Our collective desire to escape may be approaching a fever pitch. Escape what? Oh, take your pick. A few things on my personal list: Screens, the rise of authoritarianism, persistent wars, AI ...

Indonesia has always been a favourite with travellers looking for variety. The country offers tropical beaches, ancient temples, dense forests, wildlife, food trails and active volcanoes: all in one ...

According to various travel experts, some of the best places to visit in Java are scattered across the island, from the metropolitan city of Jakarta and the popular cultural point of Yogyakarta to the ...

Dangerous allure: The Ijen’s ‘blue fire’ is in fact blue light emitted from the combustion of sulphuric gases. — The Straits Times / ANN VOLCANIC eruptions have impacted some parts of history and even ...

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Jess Phoenix stands in front of the world’s largest acid lake in the crater of Kawah Ijen Volcano in Java, Indonesia. Credit: Jess Phoenix Jess Phoenix’s career as a volcanologist and science ...