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Thousands Flee As Indonesia’s Mount Semeru Erupts

January 22, 2026Updated: January 22, 2026, 12:00 pm ESTPublished: January 22, 2026, 12:00 pm EST

A volcano on one of Indonesia’s most densely populated islands erupted Wednesday, forcing thousands to flee their homes. New video shows a massive cloud of ash looming over Java Island as Mount Semeru erupted multiple times. Indonesia sits along the Pacific “Ring of Fire” and has 129 active volcanoes.

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