Five Volcanoes Erupt In Indonesia, Blanketing Skies In Ash

INDONESIA-AVIATION-VOLCANO-TOURISMJAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Eruptions of ash at five volcanoes shrouded the skies over parts of the Indonesian archipelago Wednesday, forcing three airports to close.

Mount Raung on Java island blasted ash and debris up to 2,000 meters (6,560 feet) into the air after rumbling for several weeks, government volcanologist Surono said. MORE