Authorities in Indonesia issued a tsunami warning after the Ruang volcano on the island of Sulawesi erupted, and it sent ash thousands of meters into the air.
More than 11,000 people were evacuated. The volcano had reportedly erupted several times in the past 24 hours.
The volcano’s alert level was raised to its highest. About 800 people evacuated the area earlier.
Indonesia, which has over 270 million people, has numerous active volcanoes.
It is known for its volcanic activities due to its location along the so-called Ring of Fire, which is a series of seismic faults around the Pacific Ocean.
The authorities warned people to stay at least 6 kilometers away from the Ruang volcano.
They noted that its activities could trigger a tsunami, and they’re worried that its parts could collapse into the sea.
The volcano’s northeast region is also at risk, and residents of a nearby island have been asked to leave.
The agency tasked with coordinating the evacuations said that those residing in areas near the volcano will be taken to Manado, the nearest city on the island of Sulawesi, by boat.
In 2018, a tsunami triggered by the Anak Krakatau volcano’s eruption killed over 400 people on Java and Sumatra coasts.