Indonesia issues tsunami alert after volcano erupts on remote Ruang Island, North Sulawesi

Indonesia issues tsunami alert after volcano erupts on remote Ruang Island, North Sulawesi

Indonesian authorities on Wednesday ordered hundreds of villagers to evacuate following multiple eruptions of a remote island volcano, raising fears it could collapse into the sea and trigger a tsunami. Mount Ruang, a 725m volcano on Ruang Island, North Sulawesi, has erupted at least five times since Tuesday night, spewing fiery lava and ash plumes … Read more

Eleven climbers killed as Marapi volcano erupts in Indonesia

Eleven climbers killed as Marapi volcano erupts in Indonesia

Eleven climbers have been found dead in Indonesia following the eruption of the Marapi volcano in West Sumatra, a rescue official says, as a search to find 12 more missing was temporarily halted over safety concerns. Three survivors were found on Monday along with the bodies of the 11 climbers, who were among 75 people … Read more

Bali tourists warned as concerns grow over volcanic activity on Mount Agung after series of quakes

Bali tourists warned as concerns grow over volcanic activity on Mount Agung after series of quakes

Tourists in Bali are being told to “limit activities” around the crater and peak of Mount Agung, due to increased volcanic activity around the island’s highest peak. Head of Bali’s Disaster Management Agency (BPBD) Made Rentin, told local media on Monday that volcanic earthquakes were being recorded beneath the surface of Mount Agung, according to … Read more