World

Indonesian Mount Ibu Volcano Erupts

On Sunday, a volcano in eastern Indonesia erupted, spewing an ash tower more than two miles high and forcing officials to advise people to stay away.

Mount Ibu, located on the island of Halmahera in North Maluku province, erupted at 12:37 am (1537 GMT Saturday), spewing a dense column of dark smoke and ash west of the top.

In a statement, Axl Roeroe, an official at Mount Ibu’s monitoring post, stated, “The eruption lasted more than three minutes and the ash towered 3.5 kilometres (2.2 miles) above the peak”.

“To residents and tourists near Mount Ibu, please do not conduct any activity within a 2 kilometre radius (of the crater)”, Roeroe added.

The 1,325-metre (4,347-foot) volcano’s warning level remained at a two on the four-tiered system, and no evacuation orders were issued following the eruption.

However, authorities advised people to wear face masks and glasses when participating in outdoor activities and to be prepared for falling volcanic ash.

Indonesia, a vast archipelago nation, sees frequent seismic and volcanic activity as a result of its location on the Pacific ‘Ring of Fire’.

Earlier this month, Mount Ruang in North Sulawesi erupted, causing many to flee.

The Sam Ratulangi International Airport in Manado, which is over 100 kilometres (62 miles) from the crater, was also closed for days.

Also read: US Secretary of State To Visit Israel And Jordan

Spriha Rai

Recent Posts

Hina Khan Hails 11 Years Of PM Modi’s Leadership; Highlights National Progress

As the nation marks 11 years under PM Modi's leadership, actress Hina Khan shares her…

5 hours ago

Subhash Ghai Hails PM Modi’s Transformative Vision For India

Subhash Ghai has praised PM Narendra Modi’s leadership for catalysing India’s growth and changing the…

5 hours ago

India & Central Asia Boost Rare Earth Cooperation At Delhi Meet

India and five Central Asian nations have agreed to deepen cooperation on rare earths and…

6 hours ago

PM Modi’s Beej Se Bazaar Tak Vision Reshapes Indian Agriculture

Prime Minister Modi has redefined Indian agriculture with the ‘Beej Se Bazaar Tak’ vision, transforming…

6 hours ago

EV Sales Cross 4% Mark In May; Signalling Steady Shift To Green Mobility

EV sales topped 4% of passenger vehicle retail in May 2025, signalling growing demand for…

6 hours ago

Self-Reliant Defence Industry Marks India’s Strategic Security Ascent

One year into Modi 3.0, reforms have reduced poverty, strengthened defence, and accelerated the digital…

7 hours ago