Mount Semeru Erupts Amid Search Efforts For Two Missing Hikers

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Mount Semeru, located in East Java, has recently shown renewed volcanic activity, including significant ash column emissions and the discharge of pyroclastic flows traveling up to 5.5 kilometers toward the southeast. Concurrent with these volcanic events, authorities are managing a search and rescue operation for two hikers reported missing while traversing the mountain. In response to the heightened volcanic instability and environmental risks, the Lumajang Regency government has officially declared a state of alertness regarding hydrometeorological disasters, focusing on the potential for cold lava floods. Meanwhile, other volcanic sites in the region, specifically Mount Karangetang in North Sulawesi and Mount Dukono, have also been reported as active by meteorological authorities. The current situation in the region remains monitored as emergency teams coordinate efforts to address both public safety in the vicinity of the volcano and the recovery of the missing individuals.