Mount Lokon erupts again, spews volcanic material up to 1500 m in the air

Mount Lokon erupts again, spews volcanic material up to 1500 m in the air

Lokon volcano, Indonesia, erupted again today, spewing volcanic material from the Tompaluan Lokon crater up to 1500 meters in the air.

The lava flow reached several northern area villages: Pineleng, Tanawangko and Tateli and the explosion was heard as far

Magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck Kepulauan Barat Daya, Indonesia

Magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck Kepulauan Barat Daya, Indonesia

A very strong, but harmless, earthquake M 6.5 struck Kepulauan Barat Daya, Indonesia, on September 1, 2013, at 11:52 UTC. USGS measured depth at 132.1 km (82 miles). There is no tsunami risk.

Epicenter was located off shore, in the hot solid mantle of our

Underwater eruption of Mount Hobal – Iliwerung volcano, Indonesia

Underwater eruption of Mount Hobal – Iliwerung volcano, Indonesia

A submarine eruption at Mount Hobal, underwater flank of Iliwerung volcano, Indonesia, has occurred on August 19/20, 2013. VSI raised the alert level of Iliwerung volcano from 1 (normal) to 2 (watch) following increased seismic and visual activity

Magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck Kepulauan Babar region, Indonesia

Magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck Kepulauan Babar region, Indonesia

An earthquake registered as M6.0 (USGS) / M6.1 (EMSC) struck Kepulauan Babar region, Indonesia on August 12, 2013 at 00:53 UTC. USGS measured depth at 92 km, EMSC at 110 km.

Epicenter was located offshore, 189 km (117 miles) WNW of Saumlaki and 362 km (225 miles)

Mount Merapi spewes smoke and ash, forces evacuations – Indonesia

Mount Merapi spewes smoke and ash, forces evacuations – Indonesia

Indonesian volcano Mount Merapi spewed smoke and ash on Monday, July 22, 2013. Heavy rain mixed with ash turned it to mud that fell on the ground and forced hundreds of people to evacuate villages along the slopes. Though eruption is not yet confirmed, dark red…

Magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck Mentawai Islands, Indonesia

Magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck Mentawai Islands, Indonesia

A strong earthquake with recorded magnitude of 6.0 (USGS) / 6.1 (EMSC) struck southern tip of the Mentawai Islands, Indonesia on July 5, 2013 at 05:05 UTC. Mentawai Islands are one of the most dangerous tsunami locations in the world but no tsunami threat exists from

Malaysian cities shrouded by smoke haze from Indonesia

Malaysian cities shrouded by smoke haze from Indonesia

Haze from forest fires on the Indonesian island of Sumatra shrouded Malaysia on June 16, 2013, causing "unhealthy" levels of pollution in six areas. The Air Pollutant Index (API) showed unhealthy levels of between 101 and 129 in several areas. In

Very strong earthquake magnitude 7.0 hit Papua, Indonesia

Very strong earthquake magnitude 7.0 hit Papua, Indonesia

A very strong earthquake with recorded magnitude of 7.0 struck Papua, Indonesia on April 6, 2013 at 04:42 UTC. Epicenter was located 240 km (149 miles) E (83°) from Enarotali, Irian Jaya, Indonesia and 271 km (169 miles) WSW (246°) from Jayapura, Irian Jaya,

Dangerous gas emissions at Dieng volcano in Central Java, Indonesia

Dangerous gas emissions at Dieng volcano in Central Java, Indonesia

Reports say dangerous gas emissions have surpassed normal levels at Mt. Dieng, Central Java, Indonesia. CO2 concentration has significantly increased from 0.01% in early March to 2.5% around March 15th within 500 meters of the Timbang crater. Additionally, increased…