WATCH: Time-lapse video shows volcanic ash cloud soaring 6 miles high after its first eruption. Rebecca Jarvis reports #Facecast. | ABC World News Tonight with David Muir

When a volcano erupts, sending ash miles into the atmosphere -- but that can make the climate cooler or warmer. | AccuWeather

Indonesia's Mount Merapi, one of the world's most active volcanoes, has erupted, spewing out smoke and ash that blanketed villages near the crater. Read more: http://u.afp.com/ihnh | AFP News Agency

Mount Merapi: Indonesia's Deadly Volcano Explained | Matthew Santoro

Mount Merapi, Indonesia's most active volcano, stands as a testament to nature's raw power🌋 Erupting over 80 times since the 16th century, its recent activity in January 2024 sent pyroclastic flows up to 2 kilometers from the summit. This stratovolcano, with its active lava dome, continues to shape the landscape and history of Java. Would you dare to witness its fiery spectacle? #MountMerapi #DiscoverySouthEastAsia #DiscoveryChannel #Indonesia | Discovery Channel Southeast Asia