Volcanoes

Magnitude 6 earthquake strikes Hawaii’s Big Island; USGS assessing Kilauea volcano

Kilauea volcano spews lava, in Hawaii, U.S., April 1, 2025.

Mount Dukono guide named suspect for negligence after fatal hike in Indonesia

Mr Reza Selang, 35, was the head guide who took the nine Singaporeans up Mount Dukono in Indonesia.

Singapore climbers sticking to plans to scale active Indonesian volcanoes despite recent deaths

Mr Andyn Kadir, 41, posing atop Mount Raung, standing at about 3,340m above sea level, in East Java.

Hidden danger behind beauty: Why Indonesia’s volcano safety measures are uneven

A rescuer looks on Mount Dukono Volcano during its eruption in North Halmahera, Indonesia, on May 9.

Mount Dukono tragedy: Local guide who led Singaporeans denies ignoring climbing restrictions

Singaporean climbers Shahin Muhrez Abdul Hamid (back row, centre) and Timothy Heng (back row, second from right) were killed on Mount Dukono which erupted on May 8.

Singapore thanks Indonesia for Mount Dukono recovery as both countries hold talks to deepen ties

Singapore Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan (left) meeting his Indonesian counterpart, Mr Sugiono, in Jakarta on May 12.

Commentary

The Dukono tragedy is about gaps in safety, not reckless hikers

Rescuers carry the body of a victim of Mount Dukono Volcano eruption in North Halmahera, Indonesia, on May 9.

Expedition to Mount Dukono that left three hikers dead was advertised as beginner-friendly

Rescuers look on Mount Dukono volcano during its eruption in North Halmahera, Indonesia, on May 9.

Family of late Singaporean hiker: He died trying to help others

Mr Timothy Heng is one of the two Singaporean hikers who died during the Mount Dukono volcano eruption in North Halmahera, Indonesia.

Two missing S’porean hikers confirmed dead in Indonesian volcano eruption

The bodies of the two Singaporeans who died climbing Mount Dukono being transferred to an ambulance to be brought to Tobelo Public General Hospital.

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