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Published 2026-05-19. Mount Dukono erupted in Indonesia on May eighth, sending ash more than six miles into the sky. Three hikers were killed, five were injured, and officials said the group had entered a restricted danger zone near the crater. Dukono has reportedly been erupting continuously for decades, with recent activity increasing to around ninety-five eruptions per day. This archived recording reflects reporting at publication; conditions may have changed.
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