The Semeru or Mount Semeru is an active volcano located in East Java, Indonesia. It is located in a subduction zone, where the Indo-Australian plate subducts under the Eurasia plate.It is the highest mountain on the island of Java. The name "Semeru" is derived from Meru, the central world mountain in Hinduism, or Sumeru, the abode of gods. This stratovolcano is also known as Mahameru, meaning "The Great Mountain" in Sanskrit. It is one of the more popular hiking destinations in Indonesia.
News about: Semeru Volcano Activity updates (Indonesia>Lumajang, East Java)
East Java, Indonesia
Lumajang, 20 June 2023
Source: MAGMA INDONESIA
Mount Semeru
Eruption with volcanic ash cloud at 0211 UTC (0911 local).
Best estimate of ash-cloud top is around 14003 FT (4376 M) above sea level or 2240 FT (700 M) above summit. May be higher than what can be observed clearly. Source of height data: ground observer.
Eruption recorded on seismogram with maximum amplitude 22 mm and maximum duration 110 second
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