Volcano erupts in Indonesia, evacuation starts


(MENAFN) Indonesian authorities have evacuated some 1,100 tourists after a volcano erupted at one of the country's most popular hiking destinations.

In detail, mount Barujari on Lombok Island erupted on Tuesday, shooting ash 2,000m (6,500 ft) into the air.

Officials are still searching for several hundred tourists who remain missing, according to the country's disaster agency.

There have been no reports of injuries caused by the eruption.


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