# nature

Malaysia, Indonesia Start Talks on Tackling Sumatra, Kalimantan Fires

Malaysia and Indonesia begin talks on joint efforts to tackle forest fires in Sumatra and Kalimantan as cross-border haze worsens.
News Oct 15, 2026 | 2:43 pm

Woman Breaks Down as Officials Seize Pet Crocodile She Raised from an Egg

A Lampung woman broke down as officials took away the 2-meter crocodile she had raised from an egg and fed chickens daily for three years.
Lifestyle Sep 27, 2026 | 10:49 am

Anak Krakatau Eruption Adds 32.8 Hectares of Land in Sunda Strait

Satellite imagery also revealed two small mounds resembling islets northwest and southeast of Anak Krakatau.
Tech Sep 24, 2026 | 12:41 pm

Mount Merapi Sends Lava Avalanches 2 Km Down Southwestern Slopes

Mount Merapi sent lava avalanches up to 2 km down its southwestern slopes Monday as authorities warned residents to avoid danger zones.
News Sep 21, 2026 | 9:10 am

Mount Semeru Erupts Three Times Monday Morning, Sending Ash 1,000 Meters High

Mount Semeru erupted three times Monday morning, sending ash up to 1,000 meters above its summit as the volcano remained at Level III alert.
News Sep 14, 2026 | 7:44 am

Sunda Strait Holds Unreleased Tectonic Strain, Indonesian Geologist Says

The Sunda Strait remains a priority megathrust risk zone, but scientists cannot predict when a major earthquake could occur.
News Sep 10, 2026 | 5:48 pm

Biomass Isn’t Automatically Green: The Trade-Offs Indonesia Must Consider

The climate impact of biomass cannot be understood only at the power plant; it has to be traced back through the supply chain.
Opinion Sep 10, 2026 | 2:04 am

Mount Anak Krakatau Erupts Three Times Tuesday Morning

Mount Anak Krakatau erupted three times Tuesday morning, prompting authorities to bar activities within 3 kilometers of its active crater.
News Sep 8, 2026 | 12:14 pm

Anak Krakatau’s 25-Hour Eruption Ends, Volcano Remains on Alert

Anak Krakatau’s 25-hour continuous eruption has ended, but volcanic activity remains high and another eruption is still possible.
News Sep 7, 2026 | 1:46 pm

Bornean Orangutan Dies After Suspected Smoke Exposure in West Kalimantan

A Bornean orangutan rescued in West Kalimantan has died, with a post-mortem pointing to smoke exposure as a contributing factor.
News Sep 4, 2026 | 3:08 pm

NASA Says Underground Peat Fires Make Indonesia’s Wildfires Harder to Track

NASA says Indonesia’s peat fires can burn underground and evade satellite detection as drought and haze disrupt communities across country.
News Sep 4, 2026 | 11:16 am

Two Orangutans Rescued From Burning Forest in Central Kalimantan

Two orangutans were rescued from a fire-ravaged forest in Sampit, Central Kalimantan, and are now under medical observation.
News Sep 3, 2026 | 10:52 am

Indonesia Seals 21 Companies in Kalimantan, Sumatra Over Forest Fires

Indonesia has sealed 21 companies across seven provinces over suspected links to forest and land fires, with more under investigation.
News Sep 2, 2026 | 1:16 pm

Anak Krakatau Erupts Repeatedly, Public Told to Keep 3 Km Away

Anak Krakatau erupted repeatedly Monday, prompting authorities to warn residents and tourists to stay 3 km from the active crater.
News Aug 25, 2026 | 1:27 am

NTT Earthquake Leaves Nearly 12,000 Homes Damaged, 40,000 Displaced

A 7.7-magnitude quake in NTT damaged nearly 12,000 homes, killed 70 people and displaced 40,000 residents.
News Aug 19, 2026 | 11:19 am

Three Volcanoes Erupt in Quick Succession across Indonesia

Mount Ibu, Lewotobi Laki-Laki and Semeru erupted within hours Tuesday night, with authorities maintaining elevated alert levels.
News Aug 19, 2026 | 2:27 am

Flores Earthquake: 2,119 Aftershocks Recorded as BMKG Warns of Weeks of Shaking

Flores has recorded 2,119 aftershocks following Saturday’s M7.7 earthquake, with BMKG warning activity could continue for another 3–4 weeks.
News Aug 18, 2026 | 11:27 am

Indonesia's Return to Monkey Exports Sparks Animal Welfare Backlash

Indonesia's first monkey export quota since 2022 has drawn criticism from animal welfare groups over conservation and lab testing.
News Aug 5, 2026 | 1:13 pm

BRIN Scientists Discover New Fish Species off East Java Coast

Scientists have identified a new shrimpgoby species off Banyuwangi, highlighting Indonesia's rich and largely unexplored marine life.
Tech Jul 21, 2026 | 4:08 pm