- Mount Ruang, a volcano located on Ruang Island in Indonesia, erupted, sending a mile-high column of smoke and ash into the sky. (The Guardian, Time, The Washington Times)
- The eruption triggered a tsunami alert and the evacuation of thousands of residents from the surrounding areas. (AP News, CBS News, Fox News, NBC News, The Economic Times, The Independent)
- According to authorities, over 11,000 people were ordered to evacuate their homes as a precautionary measure. (AP News, Fox News, NBC News, Al Jazeera)
- The eruption was accompanied by a series of powerful explosions, which could be heard up to 20 kilometers away. (The New York Times)
- Authorities warned that the eruption could potentially trigger a tsunami, as the volcano is located near the coast. (CBS News, Fox News, The Independent)
- The ash from the eruption covered nearby villages, turning the sky red and causing visibility issues for air and sea traffic. (CBS News, The Guardian)
- No immediate reports of casualties or significant damage were available, but the authorities were closely monitoring the situation and assessing the potential impact. (AP News, The Economic Times)
- The eruption came just a few months after the country’s most active volcano, Mount Semeru, erupted in December 2023, causing widespread destruction and loss of life. (The Washington Times)
- Indonesia is located in the Pacific “Ring of Fire,” a region known for its high volcanic and seismic activity, and is prone to natural disasters such as earthquakes, tsunamis, and volcanic eruptions. (Al Jazeera)
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