MOUNT RUANG

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Context: The recent eruptions of Mount Ruang, a volcano in North Sulawesi Province, Indonesia, have posed significant hazards and prompted urgent response efforts.

Key Highlights

• Mount Ruang volcano erupted five times consecutively starting on April 16 and continued with four more eruptions on April 17.
• The volcano's activity prompted the Indonesian government to issue the highest-level alert in its four-tiered system. Tsunami warnings were issued due to potential hazards from the eruptions.
• Authorities evacuated approximately 11,000 residents, including those from the remote island of Tagulandang where about 20,000 people reside.
• The nearby Sam Ratulangi International Airport in Manado City on Sulawesi Island, located over 100 kilometres away from the volcano, was closed for 24 hours until April 18 evening due to the volcanic activity.
• Following the eruptions, residents evacuated on their own without clear guidance due to falling debris, including small rocks, prompting authorities to assist in organizing evacuation efforts.
• Indonesian authorities, including the volcanology agency, continue to monitor the situation closely. Residents, especially those near coastal areas, were cautioned about potential risks such as incandescent rock ejections, hot cloud discharges, and possible tsunamis resulting from volcanic activity.

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