If reports are to go by, Indonesian authorities closed an airport and residents left homes near an erupting volcano Thursday due to the dangers of spreading ash, hot volcanic clouds, falling rocks, and the possibility of a tsunami.
Mount Ruang, situated on the northern side of Sulawesi Island, experienced at least five significant eruptions on Wednesday, prompting the Centre for Volcanology and Geological Disaster Mitigation to issue its highest-level alert, signifying an active eruption.
On Thursday, the crater consistently released white-gray smoke, ascending over 500 m (1,640 ft) above the summit throughout the day. Authorities mandated a minimum evacuation…