In 2010, Indonesia's most active volcano began a month of deadly eruptions
Indonesia's most volatile peak, Mount Merapi, began a month of catastrophic eruptions in 2010 that displaced hundreds of thousands and showcased the terrifying power of the Pacific Ring of Fire.
In late October 2010, Mount Merapi unleashed a series of violent eruptions that sent searing clouds of ash and gas racing down its slopes. The disaster claimed 353 lives and forced the emergency evacuation of over 350,000 residents.
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