The Indonesian government has announced plans to permanently relocate nearly 10,000 residents following a series of explosive eruptions of the Ruang volcano in North Sulawesi. The volcano has been emitting incandescent lava and ash columns, prompting concerns about the safety of living on the island.
Authorities have evacuated all 9,800 residents of Ruang island due to the heightened volcanic activity. The alert status of the volcano has been raised to the highest level, leading to the closure of the provincial airport in Manado. There are also warnings of a potential tsunami if parts of the mountain collapse into the surrounding waters.
