Semeru volcano erupts on Indonesia's Java Island

Semeru volcano erupts on Indonesia's Java Island

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Category : International Published on: December 06 2021

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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

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