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While authorities have warned people not to come within 4km of Mount Dukono’s crater, the lack of an official ban means many climbers still make the trek.
Mount Dukono erupts on Halmahera island, trapping hikers who went to the area despite it being closed since April 17.
JAKARTA (Reuters) - Indonesian authorities ordered people living near a volcano to leave their homes on Friday and a major city closed its airport after the 5,500 meter (18,000 ft) peak sent a column of steam and ash into the sky. The Mount Merapi volcano ...