"Indonesia Volcano Eruption Raises Tsunami Concerns"

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Source: The Guardian
"Indonesia Volcano Eruption Raises Tsunami Concerns"
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Indonesia issues a tsunami alert after Mount Ruang in North Sulawesi erupts five times, prompting the evacuation of thousands of residents. Authorities fear a potential collapse of the volcano into the sea, which could trigger a tsunami. The alert level has been raised to the highest tier, and a 6km exclusion zone has been established. The nearest international airport has been closed due to volcanic ash, and residents are being relocated to Manado. Indonesia, located on the Pacific's Ring of Fire, experiences frequent seismic and volcanic activity.

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