Semeru volcano erupts on Indonesia's Java Island

• The eruption of a volcano named ‘Semeru’ on the Indonesian island of Java has been recorded after a long time.
• Semeru, Indonesia's tallest mountain at over 3,600 metres (12,000 feet), is one of roughly 130 active volcanoes in the country.
• A very seismically active zone known as the "Pacific Ring of Fire" is responsible for a great number of earthquakes and volcanoes.

Important Takeaways

Famous Active Volcanoes in the World

• Mauna Loa - Hawaii
• Mayon Volcano - Albay, Philippines
• Mount Fuji - Tokyo, Japan
• Mount St. Helens - Washington, USA
• Arenal Volcano - Costa Rica
• Mount Bromo and Mount Semeru - East Java, Indonesia
• Mount Etna - Catania, Sicily, Italy
• The Maelifell Volcano - Iceland