Volcanic Eruption on Remote Indonesian Island Kills 3 Hikers

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Mount Dukono releases volcanic materials during an eruption in North on May 8, 2026. Badan Geologi via APJAKARTA, Indonesia—An explosive eruption Friday of Mount Dukono on the remote Indonesian island Halmahera killed three hikers and injured five who were climbing in a restricted area around the active volcano, authorities said.About 20 climbers had set out Thursday to ascend the nearly 1,355-meter (4,445-foot) volcano in defiance of safety restrictions, said North Halmahera police chief Erlichson Pasaribu.

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