Mount Ruang Eruption Raises Tsunami Concerns

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Mount Ruang Eruption Raises Tsunami Concerns
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Mount Ruang, a volcano in Indonesia, has erupted multiple times since Tuesday, prompting concerns of a potential tsunami. The Center for Volcanology and Geological Disaster Mitigation raised the alert status to the highest level due to increased activity. Thousands of residents have been evacuated, and officials are worried about a potential collapse of the volcano causing a dangerous tsunami. The region's history of seismic activity and its location on the "Pacific Ring of Fire" make Indonesia prone to volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, and tsunamis.

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