Indonesia's Ruang volcano lit up the night sky early Tuesday with explosive lava and lightning, triggering a tsunami warning and the highest alert level. Authorities urged residents near the site to evacuate as volcanic debris \"risks collapsing into the ocean\" 🌊.
The Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation (PVMBG) raised alarms for Tagulandang island, the closest populated area. \"We cannot rule out a tsunami if volcanic material slides into the sea,\" said PVMBG official Hetty Triastuty. The warning remained active into the afternoon, with drones deployed to monitor activity.
Footage of incandescent lava and Strombolian eruptions (think: fireworks-like bursts 🔥) circulated online, drawing global attention. Authorities have banned all travel within 6 km of the volcano.
Indonesia, part of the Pacific \"Ring of Fire,\" has 127 active volcanoes. Ruang last erupted in 2002, causing no casualties. Stay tuned for updates!
