Multiple hikers killed, others rescued after volcano erupts in Indonesia
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Key Points:
- A volcanic eruption at Mount Dukono in Indonesia's North Maluku province killed three people, including Singapore nationals and an Indonesian citizen, and stranded more than a dozen hikers near the crater.
- Nine foreign tourists and 11 local hikers were climbing the volcano during the eruption; 15 have safely descended, but two climbers remain on the mountain participating in rescue efforts.
- Rescue teams have been unable to retrieve the bodies of the three victims due to ongoing volcanic activity, with the volcano continuing to erupt and produce supersonic sounds.
- Mount Dukono is one of Indonesia's most active volcanoes, showing increased activity since late March, and authorities warn that periods of quiet may indicate rising pressure leading to eruptions.
- Indonesia is located on the Pacific "Ring of Fire," a highly seismically active zone prone to frequent earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.
