“Indonesia Raises Alert for Ibu Volcano”,Indonesia’s volcanology agency, on Thursday, escalated the alert level for the Ibu volcano to its highest level after recording six eruptions since the weekend. This decision comes amid concerns about heightened volcanic activity in the region and aims to ensure the safety of nearby communities. The agency continues to closely monitor the situation and advises residents and tourists to remain vigilant.
Indonesia’s volcanology agency issued a cautionary advisory, urging residents in the vicinity to refrain from approaching the Ibu volcano, situated on the remote island of Halmahera.
“Ibu Volcano Erupts, Spewing Thick Ash Columns Miles into the Sky Since May 11, Warns Indonesia’s Volcanology Agency”
The Ibu volcano has been experiencing repeated eruptions, emitting dense columns of grey ash reaching several kilometers into the sky. The heightened activity began in April and escalated on May 11, prompting the alert from Indonesia’s volcanology agency.
“Residents Warned to Avoid Ibu Volcano Within 4km Radius Amid Ash Outpouring, Masks and Goggles Recommended”
Indonesia’s disaster mitigation agency has yet to provide a response regarding potential evacuation plans amidst the heightened alert for the Ibu volcano. Despite ongoing concerns about the volcano’s activity, the agency’s silence raises questions about contingency measures and the coordination of response efforts to ensure the safety of affected communities.
Torrential rain on May 11 triggered flash floods and cold lava flow from Mount Marapi, a highly active volcano in West Sumatra province. The disaster engulfed several nearby districts, resulting in the tragic loss of at least 67 lives, with 20 individuals still unaccounted for. Rescue and recovery efforts are underway as authorities grapple with the aftermath of thiscatastrophic event.
In recent weeks North Sulawesi’s Ruang volcano has erupted, spewing incandescent lava. The eruption prompted authorities to evacuate more than 12,000 people on a nearby island.
