In the meantime, Merapi continues to produce ash explosions and pyroclastic flows. Over the last few weeks, more than 200,000 people have fled their homes. The government is doing everything to keep people away from the the volcano, as the situation is still far from safe.

At yet another volcano, the notorious Anak Krakatau, it looks as if the activity is decreasing. The government maintains a danger zone of 2 km around the volcano.

In the Phillippines, Bulusan has been erupting since last Sunday. 3,500 people had to leave their homes.