WATCH: Time-lapse video shows volcanic ash cloud soaring 6 miles high after its first eruption. Rebecca Jarvis reports #Facecast. | ABC World News Tonight with David Muir

When a volcano erupts, sending ash miles into the atmosphere -- but that can make the climate cooler or warmer. | AccuWeather

WATCH: ERUPTION OF INDONESIA’S MOUNT MERAPI CCTV footage on Sunday, November 2, captured bright bursts of lava flowing from one of Indonesia’s most active volcanoes, Mount Merapi, as clouds of ash billowed into the sky. According to Indonesia’s Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, the volcanic activity lasted 111 seconds, with lava traveling approximately 1,200 meters down the slope. 📷: Reuters | GMA Public Affairs

Indonesia's Mount Merapi, one of the world's most active volcanoes, has erupted, spewing out smoke and ash that blanketed villages near the crater. Read more: http://u.afp.com/ihnh | AFP News Agency

Mount Merapi: Indonesia's Deadly Volcano Explained | Matthew Santoro

Mount Merapi, Indonesia's most active volcano, stands as a testament to nature's raw power🌋 Erupting over 80 times since the 16th century, its recent activity in January 2024 sent pyroclastic flows up to 2 kilometers from the summit. This stratovolcano, with its active lava dome, continues to shape the landscape and history of Java. Would you dare to witness its fiery spectacle? #MountMerapi #DiscoverySouthEastAsia #DiscoveryChannel #Indonesia | Discovery Channel Southeast Asia