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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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Description:
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.
Phenomena: Volcanoes
Satellite: Himawari-9
Product: GeoDust
Instrument: AHI
Product: Sulfur Dioxide (JMA)
This extended animation as seen from Himawari-9 shows the sulfur dioxide erupting from Ruang, then expanding and diffusing throughout the surrounding atmosphere.
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.
Product: GeoColor
A broad view of an explosive eruption of the Ruang volcano
Product: GeoColor Tropical Air Mass
Ash and sulfur dioxide blasts from the Ruang volcano following its explosive eruption earlier today, climbing thousands of feet into the atmosphere.
Product: Ash (EUMETSAT) Sulfur Dioxide (JMA)
An explosive eruption of the Ruang volcano occurring in Indonesia. Himawari-9 captured a view of the powerful eruption.
Product: Infrared (band 13)
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