Death toll from volcanic eruption in Indonesia rises to 15

Death toll from volcanic eruption in Indonesia rises to 15

The death toll from the eruption of the Semera volcano on the Indonesian island of Java has risen to 15, with another 27 people reported missing.

 

Rescue efforts resumed Dec. 6 after delays caused by poor weather conditions, including smoldering debris and mud from heavy rains.

 

Rescuers retrieved the body of a 13-year-old boy from under the rubble after the weather cleared. At least 56 people have been hospitalized, mostly with burns.

 

Recall, the volcano erupted on December 4, raising a giant plume of ash and burning gas 15,000 meters into the air.



Recommended News



The death toll from the eruption of the Semera volcano on the Indonesian island of Java has risen to 15, with another 27 people reported missing.

 

Rescue efforts resumed Dec. 6 after delays caused by poor weather conditions, including smoldering debris and mud from heavy rains.

 

Rescuers retrieved the body of a 13-year-old boy from under the rubble after the weather cleared. At least 56 people have been hospitalized, mostly with burns.

 

Recall, the volcano erupted on December 4, raising a giant plume of ash and burning gas 15,000 meters into the air.