Evacuations begin after Indonesia volcano erupts

By Agence France-Presse

Apr 19, 2024 12:10 am

MANADO, Indonesia: Indonesian rescuers on Thursday raced to evacuate thousands of people after a volcano erupted five times, forcing authorities to close a nearby airport and issue a warning about falling debris that could cause a tsunami.

The crater of Mount Ruang flamed with lava against a backdrop of lightning bolts overnight after erupting four times on Wednesday, forcing authorities to raise its alert level to the highest of a four-tiered system.

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