A major volcano eruption has sent people running for their lives, with a 54,000ft ash cloud bursting into the sky.

Mount Semeru , located on the border of Lumajang and Malang districts in East Java, Indonesia , has also triggered a red flight safety warning in Australia . People have been evacuated from the surrounding areas.

Mount Semeru Observation Post Officer Mukdas Sofian said the eurption is "ongoing". He added: “The public is also asked to be aware of the potential for hot clouds, lava flows, and lahars along rivers/valleys that originate at the peak of Mount Semeru Volcano, especially along Besuk Kobokan, Besuk Bang, Besuk Kembar, and Besuk Sat, as well as the potential for lahars in small rivers that are tributaries of Besuk Kobokan.” 11:31 Tim Hanlon

Ash plume from Mou

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