What is cold lava? The volcano phenomenon that has caused havoc in Indonesia's Sumatra

Credit: IndiaTimes- Published on May 14, 2024
Flash floods, landslides, and a destructive stream of cold lava from Mount Marapi, which is an active volcano in Sumatra, Indonesia, caused the deaths of at least 43 people and left 19 individuals missing over the past weekend. Cold lava, also known as "lahar' in Javanese, comprises a mixture of water and rock fragments that...

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Published on May 13, 2024 -  01:06
Rescuers search for missing after Indonesia deadly floods
Rescue workers search for people still missing after flash floods and cold lava flow from a volcano in western Indonesia. Hours of heavy rain caused large volcanic rocks to roll down one of Indonesia's most active volcanos into two districts on Sumatra island Saturday evening, while flooding hit roads, homes and mosques.

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