Tsunami Fears Prompt Evacuations After Indonesian Volcano Erupts

Thousands were evacuated in Indonesia following eruptions at Mount Ruang, a remote volcano in North Sulawesi, which triggered fears of a potential tsunami. The eruptions, occurring three times on Tuesday, sent ash and lava over 5 kilometers into the sky and spread ash to neighboring Malaysia. The Indonesian meteorological agency BMKG has heightened alerts and imposed a 7-kilometer exclusion zone around the volcano. Additionally, disruptions have extended to air travel, with seven airports, including Sam Ratulangi Airport, forced to shut down. The country, situated on the Pacific Ring of Fire, is prone to frequent geological disturbances.–News Desk