Indonesians Mark 20 Years Since Lusi Mud Volcano Eruption

Residents of Indonesia are marking 20 years since the Lusi mud volcano eruption in East Java, which swallowed entire communities.

29 May, 09:42 — 29 May, 10:12

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The Lusi mud volcano eruption, which began in 2006, is one of the most significant and prolonged geological disasters in modern history. It displaced tens of thousands of people and continues to impact the environment and local communities, making its 20th anniversary a somber reminder of its lasting consequences.

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Indonesians in East Java are marking the 20th anniversary of the Lusi mud volcano eruption
The eruption swallowed entire communities and villages
The event occurred in Sidoarjo, East Java

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The Lusi mud volcano eruption occurred 20 years ago

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The eruption swallowed villages and communities

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The disaster killed at least 14 people

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YahoocentercenterneutralMostly FactualStraightforward reporting on a historical disaster

klix-bacentercenterneutral—Factual reporting on a natural disaster anniversary

APcentercenterneutralVery HighNeutral, objective reporting of a commemorative event

Coverage leans: balanced

The coverage is largely factual and commemorative, with no discernible political leanings across the outlets.

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APVery High91d ago

Indonesians mark 20 years since mud volcano eruption swallowed up entire communities in East Java - AP News

Indonesians mark 20 years since mud volcano eruption swallowed up entire communities in East Java AP News

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YahooMostly Factual91d ago

Indonesians mark 20 years since mud volcano eruption swallowed up entire communities in East Java

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First report: Yahoo · 29 May, 09:42|Full coverage: 3 · 46m|Window: 46m

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Yahoo29 May, 09:42First to report

Indonesians mark 20 years since mud volcano eruption swallowed up entire communities in East Java

AP29 May, 10:12

Indonesians mark 20 years since mud volcano eruption swallowed up entire communities in East Java - AP News

klix-ba29 May, 10:29Latest update

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Indonesians Mark 20 Years Since Lusi Mud Volcano Eruption

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Indonesians mark 20 years since mud volcano eruption swallowed up entire communities in East Java - AP News

Indonesians mark 20 years since mud volcano eruption swallowed up entire communities in East Java

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Indonesians mark 20 years since mud volcano eruption swallowed up entire communities in East Java

Indonesians mark 20 years since mud volcano eruption swallowed up entire communities in East Java - AP News

Stanovnici Indonezije obilježili 20 godina od erupcije vulkana Lusi

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