Indonesian Volcano, That Killed 48, Erupts Again
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The highest mountain Semeru on the island of Java in Indonesia erupted earlier this month, killing at least 48 and leaving a dozen people missing.
Indonesia's mount Semeru erupted twice Thursday, belching a massive column of ash into the sky followed by a flow of lava that sent hundreds of rescuers fleeing in panic.
The highest mountain on the island of Java erupted earlier this month, killing at least 48 and leaving a dozen people missing.
Rescuers were digging through the mud and volcanic debris when ash -- which reached 4.5 kilometres from the peak -- and lava flow from the latest twin eruptions forced them to suspend the mission.
"It is too dangerous for rescuers to continue," rescuer Saiful Hasan told AFP, explaining rain had sped up the flow of lava to the villages.
