Help After Volcano Eruption at Mount Dukono

May 9, 2026, 14:15
AsiaEnvironment

Introduction

Rescue teams are looking for people on Halmahera island. A volcano erupted and hurt a group of hikers.

Main Body

On Friday, Mount Dukono erupted. 20 people climbed the mountain. This was not allowed. The government closed the paths in April. Rescue teams saved 17 people. Seven people were from Singapore. Some people had small burns. On Saturday, 100 police and soldiers looked for more people. They used drones. They found one dead person from Indonesia. Two people from Singapore are still missing. The volcano is still dangerous. It sends out hot lava and ash. Singapore and Indonesia are working together to help. The government says it is illegal to go into the danger zone. Indonesia has many active volcanoes. Mount Dukono is very dangerous.

Conclusion

Teams are still looking for two people from Singapore. The government tells people to stay away from the volcano.

Learning

πŸŒ‹ The 'Past Action' Pattern

Look at these sentences from the story:

  • Mount Dukono erupted.
  • The government closed the paths.
  • Rescue teams saved 17 people.

What is happening here? We add -ed to the end of the action word to show it happened yesterday, last week, or in the past.

Simple Logic: Now β†’\rightarrow Erupt Past β†’\rightarrow Erupted

Watch out for these words in the text:

  • Climbed (Go up the mountain)
  • Used (Use a tool/drone)

🌍 Naming Places & People

Notice how we describe where people are from:

  • "Seven people were from Singapore."
  • *"One dead person from Indonesia."

Pattern: Person β†’\rightarrow from β†’\rightarrow Country/City

Example: I am from Spain. β†’\rightarrow She is from Japan.

Vocabulary Learning

rescue (v.)
to save someone from danger
Example:Rescue teams saved 17 people from the volcano.
help
to give assistance or support
Example:She offered help to the lost tourist.
volcano (n.)
a mountain that erupts with lava
Example:The volcano erupted on Friday.
volcano
a mountain that erupts with lava and ash
Example:The volcano erupted and sent ash into the sky.
erupted (v.)
to explode and release lava
Example:The volcano erupted and hurt hikers.
eruption
the act of a volcano releasing lava and ash
Example:The eruption caused many people to evacuate.
hikers (n.)
people who walk in the mountains
Example:A group of hikers was hurt by the eruption.
rescue
to save someone from danger
Example:Rescue teams saved 17 people from the mountain.
mountain (n.)
a large natural elevation
Example:20 people climbed the mountain.
team
a group of people working together
Example:The rescue team worked quickly to find the hikers.
allowed (adj.)
permitted to do something
Example:Climbing the mountain was not allowed.
people
human beings
Example:The police searched for missing people.
government (n.)
the group that runs a country
Example:The government closed the paths.
island
a piece of land surrounded by water
Example:Halmahera island is located in Indonesia.
closed (v.)
to shut or block a route
Example:The government closed the paths in April.
hikers
people who walk long distances in nature
Example:The hikers climbed the mountain before the eruption.
paths (n.)
routes people walk or drive
Example:The paths were closed by the government.
climbed
to go up a mountain or hill
Example:They climbed the mountain to see the view.
police (n.)
law enforcement officers
Example:100 police searched for missing people.
mountain
a large natural hill
Example:Mount Dukono is a dangerous mountain.
soldiers (n.)
military personnel
Example:Soldiers helped search for missing people.
allowed
permitted or accepted
Example:It was not allowed to climb the mountain without permission.
drones (n.)
small unmanned aircraft
Example:They used drones to look for people.
government
the group that runs a country
Example:The government closed the paths after the eruption.
dead (adj.)
no longer alive
Example:They found one dead person.
closed
to shut or block off
Example:The government closed the paths to keep people safe.
dangerous (adj.)
likely to cause harm
Example:The volcano is still dangerous.
police
law enforcement officers
Example:Police searched for the missing person.
lava (n.)
molten rock from a volcano
Example:It sends out hot lava and ash.
soldiers
military personnel
Example:Soldiers helped the rescue teams on the mountain.
ash (n.)
fine powder from a volcano
Example:It sends out hot lava and ash.
drones
small unmanned aircraft used for surveillance
Example:They used drones to scan the area.
working (v.)
engaged in activity
Example:Singapore and Indonesia are working together.
dangerous
capable of causing harm or injury
Example:The volcano is still dangerous after the eruption.
together (adv.)
in a group or joint effort
Example:They are working together.
lava
molten rock that flows from a volcano
Example:The volcano sends out hot lava.
help (v.)
to assist or support
Example:They are working together to help.
ash
tiny particles of burned rock from a volcano
Example:The ash fell on the nearby villages.
illegal (adj.)
not allowed by law
Example:It is illegal to go into the danger zone.
stay
to remain in a place
Example:The government tells people to stay away from the volcano.
danger (n.)
risk of harm
Example:The danger zone is dangerous.
zone (n.)
a specific area
Example:The danger zone is off limits.
active (adj.)
currently functioning or erupting
Example:Indonesia has many active volcanoes.
stay (v.)
remain in a place
Example:The government tells people to stay away.
away (adj.)
at a distance
Example:Stay away from the volcano.