Mount Merapi in Indonesia, one of the world's most active volcanoes, erupted , spewing smoke and ash over nearby communities. The volcano is located on the island of Java, close to Yogyakarta, the cultural center of Indonesia. More than 300 people were killed during the volcano's most recent significant eruption in 2010, which resulted in the evacuation of some 280,000 residents.#volcanoiceland #indonesia #mountmerapi #mediatoday