Mount Ibu in Indonesia's North Maluku erupts, spewing ash seven kilometres high

The eruption also expelled sand, carried westward by the wind, reaching both the volcano’s observation post and the temporary shelter in Gam Ici Village. - Photo from Bernama

JAKARTA (Bernama): Mount Ibu, located on West Halmahera Island in North Maluku province, erupted again at 12.35 eastern Indonesian time, sending a column of ash about seven kilometres high from the main summit crater for about 10 minutes.

The eruption also expelled sand, carried westward by the wind, reaching both the volcano’s observation post and the temporary shelter in Gam Ici Village, where some residents are currently staying due to the recent increase in eruptions.