Dense ash emissions from Ruang volcano yesterday (image: PVMBG)
Although the explosive eruption at the volcano continues, it is at essentially considerably diminished levels.
Three explosions have been detected through the surveillance camera over the past 48 hours. Ash-rich columns rose to an altitude ranging between 1,125 and 1,925 meters drifting to the south.
The alert level for the volcano remains at Level IV (Awas).
In order to mitigate the current risk, people are advised to avoid the area within approximately 6 km of the main crater.
Source: Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi volcano activity update 19 April 2024
Increasingly dark ash column from Ruang volcano yesterday (image: PVMBG)