Mount Ruang, a 725-meter volcano located on Ruang Island in North Sulawesi, Indonesia, has been experiencing renewed eruptions since mid-April, causing significant disruptions in the region. The volcano erupted three times on Tuesday, emitting lava and ash clouds into the sky and leading to the issuance of the highest alert by Indonesia's national PVMBG volcanology agency.
Authorities have called for the evacuation of more than 12,000 people from Tagulandang island, located near Mount Ruang, due to the escalating threat posed by the volcanic activity. The National Disaster Management Authority (BNPB) released footage showing large crowds awaiting evacuation at ports amidst towering ash plumes.
