Indonesia's Mt Merapi spews massive ash cloud


This handout picture taken and released on March 27, 2020 by Indonesia's disaster mitigation agency shows Mt Merapi spewing thick volcanic ash. - AFP

JAKARTA (AFP): Indonesia's most active volcano Mount Merapi erupted on Friday (March 27), shooting a column of ash some 5,000m into the air in its second major eruption this month.

Ash and sand covered areas several kilometres away from the peak of the rumbling crater near Indonesia's cultural capital Yogyakarta.

Save 30% and win Bosch appliances! More Info

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month
RM9.73 only

Billed as RM9.73 for the 1st month then RM13.90 thereafters.

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month
RM8.63/month

Billed as RM103.60 for the 1st year then RM148 thereafters.

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
Indonesia , Mt Merapi , ash , cloud , volcano

Others Also Read


All Headlines:

Want to listen to full audio?

Unlock unlimited access to enjoy personalise features on the TheStar.com.my

Already a member? Log In