Volcano Eruption Indonesia: Airport Closed, Hikers Injured After Gamalama Spews Ash Thousands Of Meters High [PHOTOS]

Airports closed and several hikers were rushed to the hospital after a volcano in Indonesia erupted Friday, spitting volcanic ash up to 2,000 meters (6,500 feet) into the air, according to the Associated Press. The country's Disaster Mitigation Agency said flowing red lava could be seen at the peak of Mount Gamalama on Ternate island, one of Indonesia's 129 active volcanoes.