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Chasing sunrise over Mount Bromo’s volcanic sea
Why it matters: Mount Bromo is one of Indonesia’s most iconic natural landmarks, offering rare access to an active volcano within a vast caldera. When to go: Sunrise is the most popular time, with cooler temperatures and dramatic light over the volcanic sea.
Indonesia’s most active volcano erupted Monday with its biggest lava flow in months, sending a river of lava and searing gas clouds flowing 3.5 kilometers down its slopes on the densely populated island of Java.
JAKARTA (Reuters) - Indonesian authorities ordered people living near a volcano to leave their homes on Friday and a major city closed its airport after the 5,500 meter (18,000 ft) peak sent a column of steam and ash into the sky. The Mount Merapi volcano ...