Community radio once helped villagers survive Indonesia's volcanic eruptions. Today, smartphones and social media bring both faster warnings and new challenges.

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Indonesian rescuers raced to evacuate thousands of people Thursday after a volcano erupted five times, forcing authorities to ...

A 2021 satellite photo shows an unusual series of concentric cloud rings that appeared directly above an erupting volcano on ...

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Indonesia has more than 120 active volcanoes. On the island of Java, thousands live alongside Mount Merapi, constantly balancing risks — and most say they won’t leave.

High on the slopes of Indonesia's Mount Merapi, one of the world's most active volcanoes, villagers stand shoulder-to-shoulder in a front yard to watch a ceremony called Jathilan. A live gamelan band ...

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 ...

A new study traces a 120-million-year-old 'super-eruption' to its source, offering new insights into Earth's complex geological history. Geologists led by the University of Maryland and the University ...

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Living near an active volcano might seem dangerous, but for millions of people worldwide, it is just part of everyday life. Fertile soil, tourism, cultural connections, and limited space often make ...