More than 2,100 people are evacuated as an Indonesian volcano spews clouds of ash

MANADO, Indonesia (AP) — More than 2,100 people living near an erupting volcano on Indonesia’s Sulawesi Island were evacuated Friday due to the dangers of sprea

by By Gracey Wakary and Edna Tarigan | Associated PressThis photo provided by the Indonesia n National Search and Rescue Agency shows a view of an eruption of Mount Ruang in the Sulawesi island, Indonesia , Friday, April 19, 2024. More people living near the erupting volcano on Indonesia ’s Sulawesi Island were evacuated on Friday due to the dangers of spreading ash, falling rocks, hot volcanic clouds and the possibility of a tsunami.

An international airport in Manado city, less than 100 kilometers from the erupting Mount Ruang, is still temporarily closed as volcanic ash was spewed into the air. “We are still monitoring developments in the eruption of Mount Ruang and coordinating with relevant stakeholders to anticipate the necessary actions to ensure flight safety, security and comfort,” said Ambar Suryoko, head of the regional airport authority.that were located in the affected area. A joint team from the local authorities combed the villages surrounding the volcano and evacuated residents to safer areas by boat.

Houses, roads and other buildings were covered by gray volcanic ash, and many roofs were broken by debris spewed from the eruption.causing the Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation to issue its highest level of alert. People were ordered to stay at least 6 kilometers from the 725-meter mountain.

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