MOUNT MERAPI, Indonesia — Frightened residents abandoned their homes in a bustling city of 400,000 at the foot of Indonesia's rumbling volcano today, cramming onto trains, buses and rented vehicles as authorities warned Mount Merapi could erupt again at any time.

A mass burial late Sunday for many of the 141 people killed in the last two weeks served as a reminder of the mountain's devastating power that culminated in its deadliest blast in 80 years, sending hot clouds of gas, rocks and debris avalanching down its slopes.

With the closest airport closed by ash, rail traffic leaving Yogyakarta has doubled in recent days, as residents many of them students from the city's universities tried desperately to get out.

“My parents have been calling ... saying ‘You have to get out of there! You have to come home!”' said Linda Ervana, a 21-year-old history student who was waiting with friends at a train station.

After days of failing to get tickets — long lines stretch all the way through the main hall — they decided to rent a minibus with other classmates.

“It feels like that movie ‘2012,”‘ said her 22-year-old friend, Paulina Setin. “Like a disaster in a movie.”

LONDON Queen Elizabeth II is now on Facebook but she's not going to be your friend.Britain's queen has launched a series of official pages offering the website's 500 million users daily updates on her engagements, the royal household said Sunday.The 84-year-old British monarch will be featured in videos, photos and news items on the site, which will be available starting Monday, alongside other members of the country's royal family, including Princes William and Harry.Users will be able leave messages or comments for Buckingham Palace on the site and find details of royal events close to their homes.However, because the pages will be corporate people won't be able to request to become friends with the queen.

ROME Italy’s culture minister says more buildings inside the ancient Roman city of Pompeii could collapse, a warning that comes a day after a 2,000-year-old house once used by gladiators disintegrated into rubble.The collapse Saturday at one of Italy’s main tourist attractions was a source of embarrassment for the government and the country. Culture Minister Sandro Bondi went to Pompeii on Sunday to survey the damage.He said “these collapses ... could concern other buildings,” according to Italian news agencies.Bondi said he will speak to parliament about the situation in Pompeii, amid accusations that Italy’s archaeological treasure is in a state of decay. Bondi has urged more government funds for Pompeii.