MOUNT MERAPI, Indonesia -- Edi sat calmly on a mat sipping his coffee while the volcano spat flaming lava and belched clouds of ash behind him. He was waiting for a signal from the spirits. "People ...

MOUNT MERAPI, Indonesia — Indonesia's Mount Merapi erupted Saturday with avalanches of searing gas clouds and lava, forcing authorities to halt tourism and mining activities on the slopes of the ...

Indonesia, with its vast expanse of over 17,000 islands, is known for its rich natural beauty and diverse landscapes. Among its most extraordinary features are the countless volcanoes scattered across ...

Mount Merapi, Indonesia's most active volcano, erupted on October 29, 2025, sending plumes of ash and smoke into the sky. The eruption is part of Merapi's ongoing activity, which has been continuous ...

From fertile farmlands to fiery skylines, these communities choose to live on the edge of Earth’s most powerful forces.

Indonesia's most active volcano erupted on Wednesday morning, spewing a column of volcanic ash up to 1,600 meters (5,249 feet) above the peak of the mountain, according to the Mount Marapi Volcano ...