Whoa! 🌋 Indonesia's Ruang Volcano just put on a fiery show that's straight out of an action movie! On Wednesday, this mighty volcano in North Sulawesi decided it was time to wake up, throwing lava, rocks, and ash up to three kilometers into the sky. Talk about a dramatic entrance!
Purple lightning ⚡️ lit up the night, creating a surreal scene that had everyone grabbing their phones to capture the moment. \"We're running, guys!\" shouted one resident in a video as they hurried to evacuate. \"We are escaping because the ash is coming close.\"
Authorities aren't taking any chances. Over 800 people have been evacuated so far, and the alert level has been raised to the max. \"The potential for further eruption is still high, so we need to remain alert,\" said Heruningtyas Desi Purnamasari from the volcanology agency.
The eruption has caused some serious disruptions. Falling rocks and ash have damaged homes and even forced a nearby hospital to evacuate. ✈️ Manado's provincial airport has been shut down to protect against ash showers, and Air Asia canceled flights to nine airports in East Malaysia and Brunei.
Officials have cordoned off a six-kilometer radius around the volcano and are evacuating more residents, including some from the neighboring island of Tagulandang. About 1,500 people in high-risk areas need to get out ASAP, and nearly 12,000 more could be affected.
This eruption is a stark reminder of nature's power. Stay safe out there, and keep an eye on updates if you're in the area! 🧡
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Indonesian volcano eruption forces evacuations, airport closure
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