Summary
- Mount Ibu in eastern Indonesia has erupted, prompting authorities to evacuate hundreds of residents living nearby.
- The volcano spewed ash and smoke 5,000 meters into the sky, leading to the evacuation of seven villages.
- The evacuation was a preventive measure as residents were living within the exclusion zone set by officials.
- Indonesia, known for its seismic and volcanic activity, experiences frequent eruptions due to its location on the Pacific “Ring of Fire”.
