Mount Dukono Eruption in Indonesia Results in Fatalities and Missing Hikers
Mount Dukono, an active volcano on Halmahera island in Indonesia, erupted on May 8, 2026, resulting in the deaths of three individuals, including two foreigners. The eruption, which occurred at 07:41 am local time, sent a column of volcanic ash 10 kilometers into the sky. The area had been closed to visitors since April 17 due to increased volcanic activity. Despite this, 20 hikers were on the mountain at the time of the eruption, prompting Indonesian authorities to launch a rescue mission. The local rescue agency, led by Iwan Ramdani, has deployed personnel, including police, to search for the missing hikers. Nine of the hikers are reported to be from Singapore. Authorities have issued warnings for residents and tourists to maintain a safe distance from the Malupang Warirang crater, the center of volcanic activity. 
