Ijen volcano (East Java) update: decreasing activity, crater is open again for visits

The decision was based on measurements of decreasing seismic, visual and temperature parameters that are regularly monitored at the volcano:
1) Decreasing steaming and bubbling from the lake was visually observed during the past weeks. [less]

Semeru volcano (East Java, Indonesia): alert level raised to 3 due to an increase of activity

Only small to moderate eruptions had been occurring over most of the past year. Between 29 December and 15 January, 8 explosions were counted which produced ash clouds up to 600 m high. One explosion threw incandescent bombs to a distance of 300 m from the Jonggring Seloko crater. During 15-29 January, only weak explosions were recorded and a small steam and ash plume rising 25-50 m was observed.
Between 30 and 31 January, 5 explosions were recorded. They produced incandescent fallout in up to 400 m distance. On 2 February at 07:47 local time, a stronger explosion produced incandescent bombs that reached 750 m distance and caused a small avalanche of blocks rolling down a distance of up to 2.5 km (note: no pyroclastic flows). The heightened activity triggered the raise in alert level the following day. [less]

Lewotolo volcano (Lomblen Island, Indonesia): increased activity, 500 people evacuated

"Rumbling sounds are heard around the mountain" and a strong smell of sulfur is noticed. Now in the rainy season, the main risk will likely be lahars.
Jakarta Post reports that about 500 people residing near Mount Lewotolo have evacuated their homes voluntarily, and that providing shelters for them is difficult. [less]

Lewotolo volcano (Lomblen Island, Indonesia) activity update: increased activity

Gamalama volcano (Halmahera, Indonesia): 3 people killed by lahars and major damage in villages