30K views · 923 reactions | This 7x-speed footage captures a massive pyroclastic flow racing down Indonesia’s Mount Semeru as the volcano unleashed a powerful eruption. | AccuWeather | Facebook

583K views · 6K reactions | When a volcano erupts, pyroclastic flows are often the biggest danger to anyone nearby. These fast-flowing currents of rock, ash and hot gas are extremely difficult to study, so researchers created their own. Read the related Nature Geoscience paper here: https://go.nature.com/2Im1bYs | Nature Portfolio | Facebook

🇮🇩 Pyroclastic Flow on Mount Semeru 🌋🔥🌫On January 15, 2026, a pyroclastic flow descended from Mount Semeru (Java, Indonesia). Hot gases, ash, and rock fragments rushed down the slopes, covering nearby areas. Authorities declared a heightened danger level, advising residents to evacuate from the hazardous zone. Preliminary reports indicate that information on casualties is still being verified. #Indonesia #Semeru #volcano #pyroclasticflow #weather | Val Sab