Two Volcanoes in Indonesia Erupt, Releasing Large Amounts of Volcanic Ash and Toxic Gases

On May 12, Mount Dukono in North Maluku erupted, sending a column of ash 2,000 meters into the air and releasing sulfur dioxide and hydrogen sulfide. On the same day, Mount Semeru in East Java erupted, sending a column of ash 800 meters into the air, with volcanic ash spreading to five surrounding provinces.