Overview
- The volcano, which erupted Friday on Halmahera, left at least three climbers dead and injured several others.
- About 20 people were on the mountain despite a ban on climbs that has been in place since April 17.
- Police said two victims were from Singapore and one was an Indonesian woman, and disaster officials reported at least five injured.
- Rescuers found 17 initially missing hikers alive, but body recovery is paused because fresh eruptions make the summit too dangerous.
- The volcanology agency reported a 10 kilometer ash cloud, a reminder that Dukono is among Indonesia’s most active volcanoes on the Pacific Ring of Fire.