Watch Video of Indonesia's Mount Ibu Volcano Eruption
On Thursday, Indonesia's Mount Ibu volcano, situated on the eastern island of Halmahera, dramatically erupted twice in one day. The 1,325-meter-tall volcano released incandescent lava and rocks, creating a breathtaking nighttime display that was further illuminated by flashes of volcanic lightning. The eruptions underscore the volatile nature of Indonesia's numerous active volcanoes, many of which are part of the Pacific 'Ring of Fire.' The first eruption occurred at 1:30 am local time, with lava and rocks spewing from the crater as lightning intermittently lit up the night sky, providing a spectacular but dangerous light show. The second eruption followed at 7:46 am, lasting for two minutes and sending volcanic ash columns as high as 1,200 meters into the air. Images from Indonesia's volcanology agency PVMBG showed clouds of grey ash billowing into the sky, marking the intensity of the eruption. Here is the video : 🚨Mount Ibu, a volcano in eastern Indonesia spe...
