Indonesian authorities raised the alert for Mount Semeru volcano to the highest level after a series of eruptions, prompting evacuations

A volcano in Indonesia has erupted, spouting a 54,000ft ash cloud into the air as people run for their lives. Mount Semeru, located on the border of the Lumajang District and Malang District in East Java erupted this morning at 6.11am local time.

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A volcano on Indonesia’s main island of Java erupted on Wednesday, throwing ash and gas kilometres into the sky and forcing officials to raise the alert status to its highest level.

Airlines flying between Australia and Southeast Asia have been warned to avoid the ash cloud, which can severely damage jet engines and critical aircraft systems. While no casualties have been reported so far, officials caution that further eruptions and aviation disruption are possible in the coming days.

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Civilians run to safety after Indonesia’s Mount Semeru erupts and spews 54,000ft ash cloud - Indonesian authorities have increased the alert level of Java Island's tallest mountain to the highest