10,000 evacuated as five volcanoes erupt in Indonesia

Major eruptions at five volcanoes in Indonesia have darkened skies with ash and led to the closure of three airports.

Wed, 22 Jul, 2015 - 15:57

Major eruptions at five volcanoes in Indonesia have darkened skies with ash and led to the closure of three airports.

Government volcanologist Surono said Mount Raung on Java island erupted again today, blasting ash and debris up to 6,560ft into the air after rumbling for several weeks.

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Courts Heathrow Place: Indonesia Place: Mount Raung Place: Java Island Place: Gamalama Place: Dukono Place: Moluccas Place: Sinabung volcano Place: Sumatra island Place: Mount Karangetang Place: Siau island Place: Jember Place: Banyuwangi Place: Bali Place: Sinabung Place: Tanah Karo District Person: Surono Person: Julius Adravida Barata

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