Standing at 12,060 feet, the highest peak on the Indonesian island of Java, Mount Semeru erupted this Wednesday.

The eruptions began around 4:10 a.m. and continued throughout the day and into the evening. On Wednesday, ten eruptions occurred, spewing lava, rocks, and a blanket of ash as far as 13 kilometers (8 miles) into the surrounding area. The current number of eruptions beyond Wednesday has not been released yet, but the volcano is still active, and the volcano’s alert is still at its highest tier.

More than 170 hikers who were exploring Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park were rescued off of the side of Mount Semeru. Over 1,000 locals have been evacuated from their homes and relocated into schools, mosques and government buildings. Three people were injured from the eruption, but no fatalities have been reported. 

From the eruption, at least 143 livestock that were owned by residents were killed, including cows, goats, and sheep. Endra Novianto, head of the Livestock Division at the Lumajang Food Security and Agriculture Agency, said the deceased animals would be burned to prevent odor and limit the risk of bacterial contamination.

Located along the Ring of Fire, Mount Semeru, sometimes called Mahameru,  is one of Indonesia’s 130 active volcanoes. The last major eruption from this volcano occurred in early December, 2021. This eruption forced 10,000 residents to be evacuated and killed 51 people. Many nearby villages and towns were left in thick layers of mud and ash.