Indonesia's Ruang volcano unleashed a fiery spectacle this week, spewing lava, ash, and rocks up to three kilometers into the sky 🌋💥. The dramatic eruption on North Sulawesi's remote island forced hundreds to flee, shut down airports, and raised alarms across Southeast Asia.
Videos capturing purple lightning flashing through volcanic ash clouds lit up social media, with one local filming their escape while yelling, \"We're running, guys! The ash is coming close!\" 😱 Over 800 residents were evacuated immediately, with officials expanding the danger zone as the volcano's alert level hit maximum.
\"The risk of more eruptions remains high,\" warned Heruningtyas Desi Purnamasari, a volcanology agency official. Falling debris has already damaged homes and hospitals, while ash clouds grounded flights. Air Asia canceled routes across nine airports in East Malaysia and Brunei 🛑✈️.
Nearly 12,000 people could be impacted as authorities race to evacuate 1,500 high-risk residents from Tagulandang island and other areas. The provincial airport in Manado remains closed, with no timeline for reopening.
Stay tuned for updates as this eruption unfolds—nature’s power is no joke! 🌍🔥
