Mount Ibu, a volcano on the remote Halmahera Island in eastern Indonesia, is making waves (and ash clouds) 🌋! Authorities have raised the alert status to the highest level after two massive eruptions rocked the area for the second day in a row.
Imagine ash and smoke shooting 5,000 meters into the sky—that's like stacking 15 Eiffel Towers on top of each other! 😱 Residents from seven nearby villages, living within seven kilometers of the fiery mountain, began evacuating late Thursday. As of Friday morning, around 400 people have sought shelter in evacuation centers.
Muhammad Ade Fabanyo, a local disaster mitigation official, shared that the evacuation is a \"preventive\" measure to keep everyone safe. \"Until today, the evacuees continue to arrive,\" he said.
While the situation is serious, authorities are on top of it, ensuring the safety of the communities nearby. Our thoughts are with the people affected—stay safe, amigos! 💪
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
