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17 Hikers Evacuated from Dukono Volcano After Ban Violation

5/10/2026

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Hikers Defy Ban

Police say hikers entered the volcano despite a ban, prompting scrutiny of tourism operators’ responsibility and potential legal consequences.
Seventeen climbers were evacuated from Mount Dukono in Indonesia, with five suffering minor injuries.
The area had been closed on April 17 after scientists warned of heightened volcanic activity.
Rescue officials deployed dozens of personnel, including police, to search the mountain after the eruption.

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Hikers Defy Ban

About 20 hikers dangerously ignored a government climbing ban and ascended Mount Dukono despite official warnings.
Seventeen climbers were safely evacuated from Mount Dukono, Indonesia, with five sustaining minor injuries.
Three people – Singaporean men and a woman – were killed when the eruption struck the group.
Rescue teams halted operations due to eruptions, poor visibility, deploying drones and over 100 personnel.

History

Historical Context

Japan’s 1991 Mount Unzen eruption, which produced pyroclastic flows up to 200 km/h and killed 43 people, highlighted the danger of subduction-zone stratovolcanoes. The volcano remained active until 1995, prompting costly rescue operations. In May 2026, Indonesia’s continuously erupting Mount Dukono saw 17 hikers rescued after defying a ban, echoing Unzen’s lessons on enforcement and international coordination.

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Hikers Defy Ban

Police say hikers entered the volcano despite a ban, prompting scrutiny of tourism operators’ responsibility and potential legal consequences.
Seventeen climbers were evacuated from Mount Dukono in Indonesia, with five suffering minor injuries.
The area had been closed on April 17 after scientists warned of heightened volcanic activity.
Rescue officials deployed dozens of personnel, including police, to search the mountain after the eruption.

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