Indonesia’s Mount Ibu volcano erupted on May 13, sending ash columns several kilometers high. The eruption, lasting about five minutes, triggered ash projections up to 5 km into the sky. Authorities maintained the volcano’s alert status at the second-highest level, imposing a five-kilometer exclusion zone. Residents were advised to wear masks and glasses if ashfall occurs. The eruption adds to Indonesia’s volcanic activity, with recent eruptions from Mount Ruang and Mount Marapi, highlighting the country’s vulnerability to volcanic events along the Pacific “Ring of Fire.”
Mount Ibu Erupts, Prompting Ash Warnings in Indonesia
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