Indonesia's Mount Ruang Volcano Erupts Repeatedly, Prompting Highest Alert and Mass Evacuations

The latest eruptions from Mount Ruang have led to the closure of three airports and the evacuation of over 6,000 residents, amid fears of further volcanic activity and tsunamis.

Mount Ruang in Indonesia erupted multiple times on April 30, 2024, sending ash clouds up to 5 kilometers into the sky.
Authorities raised the alert level to its highest and reinstated a 6-kilometer exclusion zone around the volcano.
The eruptions have forced the temporary closure of Sam Ratulangi International Airport and two other regional airports.
Local officials have evacuated more than 6,000 people from the vicinity of the volcano, with some residents having only just returned home.
Experts warn of the potential for further explosive eruptions, incandescent rock ejections, and tsunami risks due to material entering the sea.

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