Today: March 24, 2025
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Indonesia, a nation straddling the fiery Pacific Ring of Fire, has once again witnessed the raw power of nature with a volcanic eruption. On Wednesday, May 8th, 2024, a volcano on an island in Indonesia unleashed an eruption, spewing a plume of ash 1.5 kilometers into the sky. Authorities are still determining the identity of the specific volcano involved and the extent of the impact, and they are closely monitoring the situation. Volcanic eruptions are natural phenomena in Indonesia, a
On Friday, a total compensation of NZ$10 million (US$6 million) was granted to the victims and families impacted by the 2019 New Zealand volcano disaster, which resulted in the loss of 22 lives. The responsibility for payment falls upon five companies that transported 47 tourists to White Island, also recognized as Whakaari, during the eruption of the active volcanic island. It was the most significant action brought by New Zealand’s workplace safety regulator, Worksafe NZ. The court ruled that the