Mount Dukono, located on Halmahera island in North Maluku province, Indonesia, erupted early Friday morning, resulting in the deaths of three hikers and leaving 20 individuals missing, including nine from Singapore. The eruption sent a massive ash plume nearly 10 kilometers into the sky and was accompanied by loud booming sounds and thick ash that spread across nearby areas. Authorities have deployed rescue teams, police, and emergency personnel to search for those trapped around the volcano. The area had been closed to visitors since April 17 due to increased volcanic activity, yet hikers remained in the vicinity during the eruption. Indonesia's volcano agency has warned residents and tourists to stay at least four kilometers away from the Malupang Warirang crater, the eruption's epicenter, and cautioned about potential volcanic ash rain, falling rocks, and lava flows. Rescue operations are ongoing as authorities continue to monitor the volcano for further eruptions.