Mount Ruang, a volcano in Indonesia's North Sulawesi Province, erupted multiple times, prompting the highest alert level. Concerns of a potential tsunami arose, leading to evacuations of over 800 people. The eruption, spewing ash over a mile high, highlighted Indonesia's vulnerability to seismic and volcanic activity due to its location on the Pacific Ring of Fire.
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00:00 Indonesia is on a high alert as Mount Ruang, a stratovolcano in North Sulawesi province,
00:11 has erupted multiple times in the span of the last 24 hours, pewing ash columns over mile-high and
00:18 prompting mass evacuations. The alert level was raised to its highest point after increased
00:24 volcanic activity, widening exclusion zones and fear of a potential tsunami. Why? Well,
00:30 it is being feared that the volcano may collapse due to frequent earthquakes.
00:34 Mount Ruang's eruption began late Tuesday, continuing throughout Wednesday,
00:38 prompting authorities to elevate the alert level from 3 to 4. The volcano,
00:43 standing at 725 metres above sea level, has raised concerns of a potential hazard,
00:49 including rock ejection, hot cloud discharges and even a tsunami if the part of the volcano
00:55 collapses into the sea. And so, the authorities swiftly evacuated more than 800 residents
01:01 from two nearby villages on Ruang Island to safer grounds in Tagulodang Island.
01:06 As volcano activity has intensified, officials are now expanding the exclusion zone
01:10 to a 6-kilometre radius around the crater, emphasising the need for precautionary
01:15 measures. The eruption, which propelled ash columns up to 2.5 kilometres into the sky,
01:21 was preceded by heightened seismic activity, followed by earthquakes in the region.
01:25 Despite concerns, no casualties have been reported till now, but authorities are remaining vigilant,
01:31 urging residents to remain alert for potential hazards. The eruption has also prompted concern
01:36 of a potential tsunami, reminiscent of the historical event of 1871 when a part of the
01:42 Ruang volcano collapsed into the sea. While Japan's meteorological agency has investigated
01:47 the potential threat, they believe that there is no tsunami risk for Japan as of now. Yet,
01:53 the Indonesia's geological and meteorological agencies are closely monitoring the volcanic
01:58 and seismic activity in the region, given the nation's location on the Pacific Ring of Fire.
02:03 This archipelago experiences frequent earthquake eruptions and volcanic explosions due to
02:09 collision of tectonic plates, highlighting the consistent need for preparedness
02:14 and response measured in the face of natural disasters.