Today, the Ibu volcano erupted on the remote Indonesian island of Halmahera. The Volcanology Agency of the country issued a red warning code for aviation due to an ash cloud that reached a height of six kilometers, reports Reuters and News.bg.
The volcano erupted at 3 am local time. Ash is spreading to the west. Authorities are advising people to evacuate.
About a month ago, the Ruang volcano also erupted, which led to the announcement of the highest alert level. In addition, Mount Marapi in West Sumatra experienced flash floods and a cold lava flow on May 11, resulting in at least 62 deaths and 10 people missing. The eruption of the Ruang volcano in North Sulawesi also forced the evacuation of over 12,000 people.
Indonesia's geographical location makes it prone to natural disasters, including volcanic eruptions and floods, which emphasizes the importance of rapid response and evacuation.