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