Thousands Evacuated as Mount Ibu Erupts in Indonesia
Recent reports indicate that thousands of people may need to be evacuated following the eruption of Mount Ibu in Indonesia. The volcano erupted on January 15, 2025, spewing hot lava and a large ash plume into the sky. Authorities have raised the alert level in surrounding areas to the highest level and are preparing for potential evacuations.
Thousands of residents are being evacuated from the island of Halmahera in eastern Indonesia following the eruption of Mount Ibu. The volcano, one of Indonesia’s most active, sent a massive column of smoke and ash 4 kilometers into the sky on Wednesday. This marks the fifth eruption of Mount Ibu this year.
Indonesia’s Geological Agency raised the volcano’s alert status to the highest level after the eruption. Local disaster management head, Waw...