Indonesia’s Mount Merapi erupted, spreading searing gas clouds and avalanches of lava down its slopes as other active volcanoes flared up across the country, forcing the evacuation of thousands. Merapi is the most active out of more than 120 volcanoes across the country. Sunday's eruption is the latest since authorities raised its alert level to the second-highest in November 2020 after sensors picked up increasing activity. Residents living on the slopes were advised to stay at least 4.3 miles

A pyroclastic flow from Mount Merapi, Indonesia this morning (1st Oct) travelled about 1,000 meters toward Kali Putih. Video Copyright: Badan Geologi #Geology #GeologyPage #volcano #indonisia🇮🇩 | Geology Page

🌋 Pyroclastic Flow at Mount Merapi, Central Java 🇮🇩 At 20:46 local time, a pyroclastic flow descended about 1,200 meters southwest, lasting 111 seconds — a powerful reminder of Merapi’s ongoing activity. The volcano remains at ALERT Level III, with authorities urging residents to stay vigilant and follow safety guidelines | Geology Page