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A still from a social media video shows Mount Bulusan in the Philippines erupting early on Monday morning. Photo: Facebook/Richard.Cortez2
The Philippines

Philippines’ Bulusan Volcano erupts, spewing ash 4.5km high

Before the eruption early on Monday morning, researchers had recorded 53 volcanic earthquakes over a 24-hour period.

The Philippines

Video | Kanlaon Volcano erupts in Philippines

The Philippines

Volcano erupts in central Philippines, spewing ash 4km high

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Natural disasters

Volcano erupts in Iceland again, triggering evacuations

Lava flow threatens the already severely damaged fishing town of Grindavík.

Molten lava comes out of a fissure behind a greenhouse on the outskirts of the fishing village of Grindavik. Photo: AFP

Video | What happens if Mount Fuji erupts?

While there are no signs of imminent volcanic activity, scientists warn that an eruption could be ‘a major disaster’

Japan

What happens if Mount Fuji erupts? Japan lays out ‘major disaster’ action plan

An eruption of the iconic mountain could release 10 times the amount of debris generated by the 2011 earthquake and tsunami.

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Indonesia

Bali flights to Australia, Malaysia cancelled after Indonesian volcano erupts

The country’s geological agency also raised the volcano’s alert status to the highest level.

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Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki spews volcanic ash during an eruption on March 1. Photo: AFP
Guatemala

Eruption of Guatemala’s Volcano of Fire deemed over after forcing many to flee

The volcano spewed gas and ash far into the sky on Monday, putting 30,000 people potentially ‘at risk’.

Natural disasters

Mount Vesuvius eruption turned man’s brain into glass. Here’s how it happened

The disaster that obliterated two cities also created the intense heat and rapid cooling behind the one-of-a-kind transformation.

Greece

Multiple earthquakes near Greek island of Santorini put residents on edge

Experts say the more than 200 tremors are not related to a volcano on Santorini, which once produced one of world’s biggest eruptions.

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A Catholic Church in the village of Fira on the island of Santorini. Multiple earthquakes struck near the Greek island on Sunday. Photo: AFP
Indonesia

Active volcano in Indonesia erupts 1,000 times in January, forcing evacuations

Mount Ibu, one of the country’s most active volcanoes, sent ash plumes 4km into the sky, forcing authorities to raise the alert level and urge residents to seek shelter.

Mount Ibu spewing volcanic material 4,000 meters high during an eruption. Photo: Indonesian Geological Agency/AFP
Natural disasters

One of the world’s most active volcanoes – Hawaii’s Kilauea – is erupting again

Eruption on Big Island began on Monday. Hawaii Volcano Observatory said most immediate threat was from smog that could reach homes downwind.

The Philippines

‘Sounded like a cannon’: Philippine volcano erupts, forcing villagers to flee

Authorities raised the alert level and closed schools as ashfall blanketed nearby villages.

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SCMP Highlights

Recap | Seventh eruption in a year for Iceland volcano – stunning pictures

Iceland’s Reykjanes peninsula volcano erupts again, with lava flowing towards the famous Blue Lagoon geothermal spa, a major tourist attraction.

A new volcanic eruption on the Reykjanes peninsula. Photo: AP
Indonesia

Airlines in Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia cancel Bali flights due to volcano

Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki, an active volcano on nearby Flores island, spewed a tower of ash that reached 9km into the sky.

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Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki spews ash and smoke during an eruption as seen from Lewolaga village in Titihena, East Nusa Tenggara, on Wednesday. Photo: AFP
Indonesia

Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki spews ash days after a deadly eruption

Activity at the volcano on the remote island of Flores, in East Nusa Tenggara province, has increased since Monday’s initial eruption.

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Indonesia

Video | Indonesian volcano rains lava and rocks on homes

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Indonesia

Volcano erupts in eastern Indonesia, killing at least 10

Lava and fiery rocks were thrown up to 6km from Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki’s crater in East Nusa Tenggara province.

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The Lewotobi Laki-Laki volcano spews volcanic materials in East Flores, East Nusa Tenggara province, on Monday. Photo: East Flores Regional Disaster Management Agency / EPA-EFE
Japan

Japan’s Mount Fuji stays snowcap-free for longer than ever before

No snowfall has yet been observed on Japan’s highest mountain – the latest date since comparative data became available in 1894.

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Russia

Video | Volcano erupts after earthquake in Russia’s Far East

Russia

Volcano erupts after strong earthquake in Russia’s Far East

Shiveluch volcano began sputtering after 7.0 magnitude earthquake off Kamchatka’s east coast, briefly triggering ‘code red’ ash cloud warning for aircraft.

The Shiveluch volcano on Russia’s Kamchatka peninsula erupts on Sunday. Photo: IVS FEB RAS via AP
Japan

Mount Fuji hiking season begins with new crowd control measures

Local authorities are charging entrance fees for the first time and restricting numbers of climbers to combat overtourism on the Japanese volcano’s most popular trail.

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Trekkers climb the Yoshida Trail to the top of Mount Fuji. Photo: Kyodo
The Philippines

Philippine volcano erupts, spewing ash 5km high and sparking evacuation

Kanlaon last erupted in December 2017. Officials warned of possible further eruptions, hazardous ash and the risk of flash floods, mudflows and other hazards.

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Nordic nations

Iceland volcano erupts again, spews lava for fifth time since December

The new outburst happened as another eruption on the Reykjanes peninsula recently ended after spewing fountains of molten rock for almost eight weeks.

Indonesia

Indonesia’s Mount Ibu erupts, forces 7 villages to evacuate

Mount Ibu erupted on Saturday evening, sending ash 4km (2.5 miles) high, and authorities recommended that a 7km radius be cleared.

Lightning appears in a storm as Mount Ibu spews volcanic material during an eruption. Photo: Reuters
Asia travel

Video | Mount Fuji restricts hikers to combat overtourism

Mount Fuji climbers face US$13 charge to curb overtourism
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Asia travel

Mount Fuji to charge US$13, cap daily climbers, on popular trail

The US$13 charge and cap on daily climbers on Mount Fuji’s Yoshida Trail will be enforced with the help of an online booking system, introduced to fight overtourism on Japan’s highest mountain.

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Indonesia

Indonesia’s Mount Ibu erupts, spewing ash clouds high into sky

The volcano on the remote island of Halmahera erupted at 9.12am for about five minutes, projecting ash 5km into the sky.

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