Indonesians flee as Mount Semeru spews hot ash, rivers of lava towards homes | Watch

Mount Semeru, Indonesia's highest volcano, has erupted, spewing a giant cloud of ash. The grey volcanic ash turned the sky black and engulfed the entire Semeru mountain. Under a thick black sky, volcanic lava snaked through the homes of east Java province. Thousands of people living nearby were evacuated amid a wail of emergency sirens. Indonesian authorities have asked people to keep at least 8 kilometres away as "hot avalanches" of lava poured. Watch this video to learn more. #indonesia #volcano #mountsemeru #java #javaprovince #ash #lava #highestvolcano #emergency #nature #fury Hindustan Times Videos bring you news, views and explainers about current issues in India and across the globe. We’re always excited to report the news as quickly as possible, use new technological tools to reach you better and tell stories with a 360 degree view to give you a better understanding of the world around you.