Indonesia's Mount Ruang Erupts, Spews Ash and Issues Tsunami Warning

The Mount Ruang volcano in North Sulawesi, Indonesia has erupted again, with reports of thunderous noises and persistent tremors. The eruption has led to the evacuation of over 6,000 people, the closure of a nearby international airport, and the elevation of the alert level to its highest. The volcano is home to more than 800 people, all of whom were evacuated earlier this month. The eruptions have also caused schools to be shut down to protect children from volcanic ash.

Mount Ruang volcano on Sulawesi Island erupted multiple times, spewing ash up to 2 kilometers into the sky. The alert level was raised to its highest level by the Indonesian geological service. The PVMBG warned residents on Tagulandang island that volcanic material falling into the ocean could trigger a tsunami. The eruption was accompanied by explosive incandescent lava and lightning flashes in the crater.