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Ruang is an active volcano in Indonesia. On April 17, 2024, Ruang had an explosive eruption that sent a massive ash plume an estimated 60,000 feet (18,000 m) into the sky.
On April 30, 2024, Ruang erupted yet again, sending another ash cloud miles into the atmosphere.
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A cloud of ash expels from the Ruang volcano following it’s newest eruption yesterday. The ash cloud can be seen in the morning light, eventually diluting into the atmosphere.
Timespan Start: 2024/04/29 18:00 - 2024/04/30 05:00
The Ruang volcano has erupted once again.
Himawari-9 captured the moment of the explosive eruption, releasing a cloud of ash and sulfur dioxide into the atmosphere.
Timespan Start: 2024/04/29 18:00 - 2024/04/29 22:10
This extended animation as seen from Himawari-9 shows the sulfur dioxide erupting from Ruang, then expanding and diffusing throughout the surrounding atmosphere.
Timespan Start: 2024/04/17 11:00 - 2024/04/18 16:50
Once the sun rose over Indonesia, the ash cloud released from the Ruang volcano could be seen spreading out across the skies above nearby islands and surrounding waters.
Timespan Start: 2024/04/17 11:00 - 2024/04/18 09:50
A broad view of an explosive eruption of the Ruang volcano
Timespan Start: 2024/04/17 10:40 - 2024/04/17 18:10
Ash and sulfur dioxide blasts from the Ruang volcano following its explosive eruption earlier today, climbing thousands of feet into the atmosphere.
Timespan Start: 2024/04/17 11:30 - 2024/04/17 16:10
An explosive eruption of the Ruang volcano occurring in Indonesia. Himawari-9 captured a view of the powerful eruption.
Timespan Start: 2024/04/17 10:40 - 2024/04/17 14:30
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