Tsunami alert in Indonesia after Ruang volcano erupts several times

Ruang mountain's volcano had five major eruptions in the past 24 hours, according to Indonesia's Center for Volcanology.

Published on: Apr 18, 2024 9:54 AM IST

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A volcano erupted several times in Indonesia's outermost region overnight on April 17, forcing hundreds of people to be evacuated after it spewed lava and a column of smoke more than a mile into the sky.   (AFP)

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Indonesian authorities issued a tsunami alert on Wednesday following eruptions at Ruang Mountain, sending ash thousands of feet high. Officials ordered more than 11,000 people to evacuate the area.  (AFP)

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Authorities raised their volcano alert to its highest level. At least 800 residents left the area earlier Wednesday.  (AFP)

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Indonesia's National Disaster Mitigation Agency said residents will be relocated to Manado, the nearest city, on Sulawesi island, a journey of six hours by boat.  (AFP)

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Officials worry that part of the volcano could collapse into the sea and cause a tsunami as in a 1871 eruption there.  (AP)