Volcano Semeru erupts again Thursday, spewing ash cloud

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.

Tanggul Bondeli jebol. Ya Allah... ampuni kami 🥺🥺🥺. Tadi setelah erupsi, disusul banjir lahar karena hujan deras mengguyur lereng semeru #Semeru #banjir #prayforlumajang pic.twitter.com/xv8SrnntL2

— NineInspire (@AnggraNing) December 16, 2021

With information from thejakartapost.com