20 Nov 2025: Indonesia’s Mount Semeru, the highest volcano on Java island, erupted on Wednesday, Nov 19, sending towering columns of ash and scorching clouds of gas, rock and lava up to seven kilometres down its slopes. Authorities raised the alert to the highest level and evacuated more than 300 residents from at-risk villages in Lumajang. No casualties have been reported, but the danger zone has been expanded to eight kilometres from the crater as activity intensifies. #theSun #theSunMY #Mount

Indonesia has raised the alert level for Mount Semeru in East Java to its highest status after the volcano erupted on Wednesday (Nov 19) afternoon, sending ash and gas up to 2km into the sky. Authorities warned residents to stay at least 8km away from the crater. Semeru’s last major eruption in 2021 killed over 50 people and displaced thousands. #indonesia #indonesianews #semeru #volcano | CNA