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Volcano erupts in North Maluku, spews miles-high ash tower

Mount Ibu, located on the island of Halmahera, erupted at 12:37 am (1537 GMT Saturday) and sent a thick column of dark smoke and ash west of the peak.

Archipelago 1 year ago

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Explainer: Heightened volcanic activities unrelated despite occurring in same period

Heightened volcanic activities in several regions across the archipelago have prompted residents to remain vigilant, as a number of eruptions have caused fatalities and forced thousands to flee their homes for safety.

Archipelago 1 year ago

North Sulawesi lowers volcano alert level, reopens nearby airport

Officials had warned the threat from the Mount Ruang stratovolcano was far from over after it sparked the evacuation of thousands when it stirred a spectacular mix of lava, ash columns and lightning last week.

Archipelago 1 year ago

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Authorities call for vigilance amid heightened volcanic activity

The national volcanic center and disaster agency have called for increased vigilance among people living near active volcanoes, especially those designated either orange or yellow alert, as security forces assist in evacuations and delivering aid to people affected by Mount Ruang, which has been on red alert since April 17.

Archipelago 1 year ago

Volcano erupts in North Sulawesi, hundreds evacuated

Mount Ruang, a stratovolcano in the province, first erupted at 9:45 pm on Tuesday (1345 GMT) and twice again in the early hours of Wednesday, the country's volcanology and geological agencies said.

Archipelago 2 years ago

East Nusa Tenggara volcano erupts, on highest alert level

The eruption follows weeks of heightened volcanic activity on the mountain, located on Flores Island, and prompted the local government to issue an evacuation order for nearby residents.

Archipelago 2 years ago

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Army deploys aid personnel for Mt. Lewotobi eruption evacuees

The Army is deploying logistics and health personnel following the eruption of Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki in East Nusa Tenggara province to help residents sheltering in several evacuation centers.

Archipelago 2 years ago

Thousands evacuated following East Nusa Tenggara volcano eruption

Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki has erupted several times in recent weeks, including an eruption on Monday that spewed volcanic ash 1.5 kilometres (4,800 feet) above its peak, according to the Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation (PVMBG).