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Scientists warn that a 1,000-foot mega-tsunami, similar to historical events like the 1958 Lituya Bay surge, could potentially occur in the U.S., especially along the Cascadia subduction zone, posing significant risks to coastal communities and inland areas through land subsidence and large wave generation. Enhanced monitoring and preparedness are crucial to mitigate impacts.
The Ruang volcano in Indonesia's North Sulawesi province has erupted multiple times, prompting officials to issue a tsunami warning due to fears of a potential collapse into the water. Over 800 local residents have been evacuated, and an airport in the provincial capital of Manado has been shut down to protect against ash showers. No casualties have been reported as of Thursday.
Indonesian authorities closed an airport and ordered residents to leave their homes near Mount Ruang, an erupting volcano on Sulawesi Island, due to the dangers of spreading ash, falling rocks, hot volcanic clouds, and the possibility of a tsunami. The volcano had at least five large eruptions, prompting the highest level alert from the Center for Volcanology and Geological Disaster Mitigation. The risks include the potential collapse of part of the volcano into the sea, posing a tsunami threat to Tagulandang Island. Indonesia, with 120 active volcanoes, is prone to volcanic activity due to its location along the "Ring of Fire."