Mount Ruang Eruptions Continue, Thousands Evacuated in Indonesia
The ongoing volcanic activity at Mount Ruang in Indonesia has led to repeated evacuations and concerns over further eruptions and tsunamis.
- Mount Ruang in Indonesia has experienced multiple eruptions since late Tuesday, prompting mass evacuations and the closure of nearby airports.
- Authorities maintain a high alert level, with an exclusion zone of six kilometers around the volcano, amid fears of further eruptions and potential tsunamis.
- More than 11,000 residents have been evacuated from the danger zone, with many seeking shelter in makeshift accommodations.
- Volcanic ash from the eruptions has disrupted air travel and covered local communities, raising health and safety concerns.
- Officials warn that the volcanic activity is not subsiding, indicating a continued threat to the region.