Many individuals were moved away from the Indonesian volcano known as Ibu due to safety concerns.
Many inhabitants have been moved to safety because of the explosions coming from the Ibu volcano in Indonesia. Residents from seven nearby towns were instructed to evacuate by the disaster management agency. Already, about 400 individuals have relocated from their homes.
The authorities declared the top alert status for Ibu on Thursday, as the volcano ejected a cloud of smoke and ash that reached a height of five kilometers. Then, on Friday, a four-kilometer-high ash cloud billowed above the mountain.
Ibu is situated on the island of Halmahera in the East Indies and is known to be among the many active volcanoes in the Southeast Asian island nation. In 2021 alone, over 21,000 eruptions were recorded.
Residents and tourists are being urged not to enter the four to seven kilometer-wide exclusion zone surrounding the peak and to put on a mask to shield themselves from the ash. According to data from 2022, approximately 700,000 people reside on Halmahera.
Indonesia, comprising more than 17,000 islands, is situated along the Pacific Ring of Fire, where several tectonic plates collide. Consequently, earthquakes and volcanic eruptions are regular occurrences in this region. In April, the Ruang volcano in North Sulawesi erupted on several occasions. Thousands of people had to temporarily leave the nearby islands.
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The evacuation order for Ibu's surrounding towns has affected hundreds of people, who have relocated due to the volcano's frequent eruptions. Despite being one of many active volcanoes in Indonesia, Ibu's recent activity has raised global concern, leading to international monitoring.
Source: www.ntv.de
