Indonesia’s Mt Ruang becomes ghost island as volcano erupts yet again

A damaged house stands at an area affected by the eruptions of Mount Ruang volcano in Laingpatehi village, Sitaro Islands Regency, North Sulawesi province, Indonesia, on May 3, 2024. - Reuters

SULAWESI (Bloomberg): Indonesia will permanently relocate the entire population of an island in North Sulawesi province because a volcano is threatening their safety.

Mount Ruang erupted spectacularly last month and has been spewing ash that forced nearby airports to close and flights to be cancelled.