Indonesian authorities have successfully rescued over 170 individuals caught by the sudden eruption of Mount Semeru, Java island's highest volcano, on Wednesday. The operation concluded Thursday, amid warnings that ongoing seismic activity suggests further eruptions are likely.
A total of 178 people – comprising climbers, porters, guides, and tourists – had been ascending the 3,676-metre (12,060-foot) peak in East Java's Lumajang district. They became stranded at the Ranu Kumbolo camping area when the volcano unexpectedly erupted.
