JAKARTA, Indonesia—A volcano erupted in Indonesia on Dec. 4, spewing a cloud of ash 15 kilometers (nearly 50,000 feet) into the sky and forcing the evacuation of nearly 2,000 people, according to authorities, who issued their highest warning for the area in the east of Java island.
There were no immediate reports of any casualties from the eruption of the Semeru volcano, and Indonesia’s Transport Ministry stated that there was no impact on air travel, but notices had been sent to two regional airports for vigilance.
