Mount Ruang volcano is seen during the eruption from Tagulandang island, Indonesia, Thursday, April 18, 2024. Indonesian authorities closed an airport and residents left homes near an erupting volcano Thursday due to the dangers of spreading ash, falling rocks, hot volcanic clouds and the possibility of a tsunami. (AP Photo/ Hendra Ambalao)
OAN’s James Meyers 10:12 AM – Thursday, April 18, 2024
Indonesian officials issued a tsunami warning to residents on Wednesday after catastrophic eruptions at Mt. Ruang were witnessed, sending ashes sky high into the air.
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Officials quickly ordered over 11,000 residents to leave the region.
A major volcanic eruption in Indonesia has been taking place since Tuesday
– Locals evacuated – No casualties reported – Tsunami warning issued – Gov’t volcano alert at its highest level
