The high concentration of microplastics detected in the Bengawan Solo and Brantas rivers on Indonesia’s Java Island is not only affecting the aquatic life but poses threat to human health as well, ...

Researchers at BRIN have confirmed that the bright celestial object on Saturday night, July 11, 2026, was a large meteor.

The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) is preparing a weather modification operation (OMC) in early ...

A strong 5.8 magnitude earthquake struck south of Indonesia’s Java Island on Thursday, US Geological Survey (USGS) said. The quake took place south of Java Island at 1806GMT and originated from a ...

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TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The Indonesian island of Java is one of the world’s most densely populated areas. Unfortunately, the island's forest cover continues to shrink. According to the latest data from ...

Indonesian rescuers have recovered at least 16 bodies following devastating flash floods and landslides that ravaged villages in Central Java. Triggered by torrential rains on Monday, the disaster has ...

Two people were killed and 21 others unaccounted for after Indonesia's Java island was struck by torrential rains-led landslides, according to officials. Rescuers have begun search operation to locate ...

JAKARTA - A magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck off the shore of Indonesia's Java island on March 22 at a depth of 10km (6.2 miles), Indonesia's geophysics agency (BKMG) said. The quake followed a 6 ...

(1st UPDATE) A powerful 6.6-magnitude earthquake strikes Java, prompting Jakarta residents to flee from buildings JAKARTA, Indonesia (1st UPDATE) – A powerful 6.6-magnitude earthquake struck off ...