A rescue ship and a warship were dispatched to help move thousands from neighbouring #TagulandangIsland north to #SiauIsland because of a warning about parts of the volcano falling into the sea potentially causing a #tsunami. #MountRuang#RuangVolcano
Potential tsunami risk after major eruption at Ruang volcano, Indonesia
Indonesia’s Ruang volcano in North Sulawesi experienced several violent eruptions on April 16 and 17, 2024, forcing authorities to raise the Alert Level to 4 of 4 and warn nearby residents there is a potential of a tsunami if parts of the volcano collapse into the sea, similarly to what happened in 1871. The last eruptive episode at this volcano was in September 2002 (VEI 4). #volcano#tsunami https://watchers.news/2024/04/18/potential-tsunami-risk-after-major-eruption-at-ruang-volcano-indonesia/
#MountRuang, located in in North #Sulawesi Province, first erupted at 9:45pm (13:45 GMT) on Tuesday sending billowing clouds of smoke and ash high into the sky.
Officials worry that part of the #volcano could collapse into the sea and cause a #tsunami as it did during a previous eruption in 1871 (#Krakatoa).
More than 800 people were forced to evacuate their homes in #Indonesia as the #Ruang#volcano continues its eruption.
A #tsunami watch has been issued for the entire west coast of #Tagulandang, Indonesia's North #Sulawesi province.
"At least nine people have died after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck the east coast of Taiwan on Wednesday, the strongest in 25 years."
CNN reports: "Rescuers are working to free 60 people who are trapped in a tunnel after the quake caused landslides and collapsed structures. More than 700 others are injured and over 100 buildings have been damaged."