The Merapi volcano in Indonesia is active and it is reported that this smoke has spread for about one and a half kilometers.
It is reported that an area between 3 and 7 kilometers from the volcano has been designated as a risk zone, although people have not been informed to evacuate their homes.
The highest volcano in Indonesia, this was one of the most active volcanoes and in 2010, it was reported that more than 350 people lost their lives.