Tsunami possible in Indonesia as erupting Ruang volcano experiences explosive eruption, prompting evacuations


by CBS News

CBS News— Indonesian officials warned on Wednesday that tsunami waves could be possible as the eruption of Mt. Ruang intensifies. In a press release with the warning, officials said the status of the volcanic eruption, which has been occurring for days, is now at its highest level.Indonesia's National Agency for Disaster Countermeasure, known as BNPB, said Mt. Ruang, located in the North Sulawesi province, "experienced an explosive eruption" with a column of ash reaching more than a mile high from the...

The Telegraph—Indonesia on tsunami alert after Ruang volcano explosion. The volcano on the northern side of Sulawesi island had at least five large eruptions in the past day.

Japan Today—Thousands evacuated as Indonesia volcano erupts, causing tsunami threat. Indonesian rescuers raced to evacuate thousands of people Thursday 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

Yahoo—Thousands evacuated as Indonesia volcano erupts, causes tsunami threat. Indonesian rescuers raced to evacuate thousands of people Thursday 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.- Tsunami warning - Authorities also warned of a possible tsunami as a result of the eruptions.