Archive · 21 Nov 2025
Volcanic Eruption in Indonesia Forces Hundreds to Flee
A volcano called Mount Semeru in Indonesia erupted, damaging homes and a school.
Many people had to leave their homes and go to shelters.
The volcano is still active, and some people got hurt.
Indonesia has many volcanoes because it's located in a part of the world where these things happen often.
Mount Semeru in Indonesia erupted on Nov 20, damaging houses and a school
Nearly 900 people took shelter in temporary accommodations after the eruption
Volcanic activity was still fluctuating on Nov 21, with authorities raising the alert status to its highest level
At least three people suffered burns, and one elementary school was flattened
Indonesia has nearly 130 active volcanoes due to its location on the Pacific 'Ring of Fire'
- Who
- Mount Semeru, Indonesian geological agency, disaster agency officials, residents
- What
- Volcanic eruption
- When
- Nov 20, ongoing
- Where
- Mount Semeru, eastern Java, Indonesia
- Why
- Indonesia's location on the Pacific 'Ring of Fire'
- Volcano
- Mount Semeru
- People in shelters
- Nearly 900
- Alert status
- Highest level
- Injuries
- At least three with burns
- Damaged infrastructure
- One elementary school flattened, houses damaged
