Halmahera in the news: Dukono eruption on the island has killed hikers. Largest Maluku island; capital Sofifi, on the west coast. (Volcano active; no bio needed.)
A May 8 eruption of Mount Dukono on Halmahera has trapped about 20 hikers; at least three have been reported killed and multiple others have been evacuated or injured. Authorities have said climbing was banned and are continuing search-and-rescue operations amid repeated eruptions and hazardous ash columns reaching about 10 km.