Volcano eruption forces the rescue of more than 170 climbers
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The volcano spewed ash clouds as high as 2 km (1 mile) above the mountain's peak, the agency said, adding residents should keep to a 2.5 km distance away due to risks.
Nearly 900 people were relocated to shelters in schools, mosques and village halls following the eruption, according to disaster agency official.
JAKARTA: Hundreds of Indonesians stayed in temporary shelters on Thursday after a volcano on the main island of