Indonesian volcano Ibu spews out a massive plume of ash.
The Indonesian volcano Ibu, nestled on the island of Halmahera in eastern Indonesia, has sparked again. It spurted out a massive five-kilometer-high pillar of ash on Monday. Thankfully, there were no initial reports of casualties or damage.
Officials urged locals to be prepared by donning masks and goggles while outdoors to avert exposure to the volcanic dust. Ibu, with over 21,000 eruptions logged last year, is notoriously one of Indonesia's most energetic volcanoes.
Indonesia, boasting over 17,000 islands, sits on the infamous "Pacific Ring of Fire", where various earth plates meet. As a result, seismic activities and volcanic eruptions are quite common in the region.
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The island of Halmahera, where Ibu volcano is located, is part of the over 17,000 Indonesian islands situated on the "Pacific Ring of Fire". Due to its location, Ibu, known for its over 21,000 eruptions last year, is prone to spew out ash columns like the one seen on Monday. Officials are continually monitoring the volcano to prevent any potential harm to the local population.
Source: www.ntv.de
