67K views · 2.1K reactions | Wow! New video shows Mount Merapi erupting in Indonesia. Officials say the plume column reached more than 6,500 feet. | Hawaii News Now | Facebook

29K views · 720 reactions |  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 | Facebook

Indonesia's most active volcano continues its dramatic display with pyroclastic flows traveling 1.5 km down Mount Merapi's slopes on December 20. The towering stratovolcano near Yogyakarta has maintained Level 3 alert status throughout December, producing daily lava avalanches and hot rockfalls up to 1,800 meters from the summit. Known locally as "Fire Mountain," Merapi has erupted regularly since 1548 and threatens thousands of residents living on its fertile flanks. Indonesian geological autho