Mount Merapi, the most active volcano in Indonesia, has erupted and spewed out searing gas clouds, hot ash and lava that traveled up to seven kilometers down its slopes on Saturday local time. The volcano also unleashed a column of hot clouds that rose 100 meters into the air, the National Disaster Management Agency said. Residents living near Merapi's slopes have been advised to stop any activities in the danger zone and remain 7km away from the mouth of the volcano's crater. Merapi previously

196K views · 2.7K reactions | Mount Merapi, the most active volcano in Indonesia, has suddenly erupted and unleashed searing gas clouds and hot lava, forcing local authorities to stop tourism and mining activities in nearby areas. | 10 News | Facebook

4.4K views · 75 reactions |  #Merapi volcano eruption  in #Indonesia. The powerful eruption has ejected large clouds of ash and smoke, and surprised a group of hikers. A rescue team is searching for the climbers. | Meteored | Facebook

106K views · 291 reactions | WATCH: ERUPTION OF INDONESIA’S MOUNT MERAPI CCTV footage on Sunday, November 2, captured bright bursts of lava flowing from one of Indonesia’s most active volcanoes, Mount Merapi, as clouds of ash billowed into the sky. According to Indonesia’s Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, the volcanic activity lasted 111 seconds, with lava traveling approximately 1,200 meters down the slope. : Reuters | GMA Public Affairs | Facebook

67K views · 2.1K reactions | Wow! New video shows Mount Merapi erupting in Indonesia. Officials say the plume column reached more than 6,500 feet. | Hawaii News Now | Facebook