November 1, 2025

Mount Semeru

Current Context : Mount Semeru, located in East Java, Indonesia, erupted on 15th December, releasing a thick column of white-to-grey ash up to 1,000 meters into the sky.

About Mount Semeru

  • Location : Mount Semeru is located in East Java, Indonesia.
  • It is the highest volcano on the island of Java, standing at 3,676 meters (12,060 feet).
  • Activity:One of Indonesia’s most active volcanoes.
  • Geological Setting:Located in a subduction zone where the Indo-Australian plate subducts under the Eurasian plate.
  • Significance:Part of the Pacific “Ring of Fire,” a region known for high volcanic and seismic activity.
  • Cultural Reference:Named after Sumeru, the central world mountain in Hinduism.
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