Facts for Prelims (FFP)
Source: TOI
Context: Indonesian authorities issued a tsunami alert after Mount Ruang volcano erupted five times, expelling ash and lava.
- The Centre for Volcanology and Geological Disaster Mitigation issued the highest-level alert, warning of potential hazards including the collapse of the volcano into the sea, which could trigger a tsunami.
- Indonesia, with 120 active volcanoes, faces frequent volcanic activity due to its location along the Ring of Fire.
