Indonesia's Mount Ruang Erupts, Prompting Tsunami Warnings and Mass Evacuations

Over 11,000 residents evacuated as eruptions continue, with authorities raising alert levels and expanding exclusion zones around the volcano.

Mount Ruang in Indonesia's North Sulawesi has erupted multiple times since Tuesday, leading to widespread evacuations and a high tsunami risk.
Authorities have raised the volcano alert to the highest level and advised residents to stay outside a 6-km exclusion zone.
Sam Ratulangi International Airport in Manado has been closed due to volcanic ash, affecting flights and regional travel.
The eruptions have caused significant ash and smoke discharge, with volcanic debris also posing a threat to nearby areas.
Officials warn of potential tsunami triggered by volcanic collapse, similar to historical events in 1871 and 2018.