Abdul Manan Magtiblo watched the excavator dump a piece of Gebe Island into the back of a truck. Barely a thicket remained on ...
However, the latest threat in January 2025 is not from Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki, but Mount Ibu on Halmahera Island, over 850 miles away, which has already erupted more than 1,000 times this month.
Arif Amin stands in a sacred spot in Sagea Lake. The water has long supported life on Halmahera island, but it also has spiritual significance for villagers. The stilt house on Sagea Lake where ...