The alert level has been raised to the highest level due to the eruption at Ibu Volcano.

After the eruption of Ibu Volcano in Indonesia's North Maluku province, the alert level has been raised to the highest level.

SMOKE REACHED UP TO 4 KILOMETERS AWAY

In a statement from the Indonesian National Disaster Center (BPBD), it was noted that Ibu Volcano, located to the east of Halmahera Island in North Maluku, emitted volcanic ash during the eruption. The statement reported that smoke rose up to 4 kilometers away from the volcano after the eruption, which lasted approximately 2 minutes, and that temporary evacuation points have been established in the area, with readiness to evacuate local residents if necessary.

ALERT LEVEL AT THE HIGHEST

The statement indicated that the alert level has been raised to the highest level following the examination of the volcanic activity of the volcano, and the public was urged not to approach the volcano within 4 kilometers. Indonesia, located in the "Ring of Fire," has approximately 130 active volcanoes in the earthquake and volcanic belt.