Ruang Volcano, located in the Sangihe Arc, Indonesia, is a stratovolcano that has been actively erupting since 1966. With a summit elevation of 725 meters (2,379 ft) above sea level, it is a prominent feature in the archipelago. Ruang Volcano is known for its explosive eruptions, which have produced pyroclastic flows, lahars, and ashfall that have affected nearby communities.
| Location: | North Sulawesi, Indonesia |
| Coordinates: | 2.305035, 125.365592 |
| Volcano Type: | Stratovolcano |
Ruang’s Location
Ruang’s Eruptive History
| Year | Overview |
|---|---|
| 1871 | Major eruption causing evacuations and infrastructure damage. |
| 1904 | Significant ash emission leading to temporary darkness in surrounding areas. |
| 1949 | A sequence of dome-forming eruptions and pyroclastic flows. |
| 2002 | Large eruption column prompting flight cancellations and regional ashfall. |
| 2024 | The recent eruption of Ruang volcano posed a significant threat of a tsunami. The volcano was at the highest alert level, 4, following the eruption. The recommended exclusion zone was six kilometers from the crater because of the potential for a tsunami on the western side of Tagulandang Island. |
| 2024 | October: Extreme Pursuit landed on Ruang Island and climbed to the summit. The island has been reduced to an apocalyptic wasteland, due to the effects of multiple pyroclastic flows. The crater now reached 120 meters deep and there is evidence of an intrusion dyke and plug. |
Ruang Monitoring
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Ruang Images
Ruang’s modified crater post eruption
Climbing Ruang. There was once lush jungle here.
Devastation to the local village on the island.
