The volcano, located on the island of Halmahera in eastern Indonesia, emitted a five-kilometer-high column of ash on Monday. No casualties or damage were initially reported. Residents must wear masks.
Authorities advised residents in the region to wear masks and goggles outdoors to protect themselves from the volcanic ash.
Ibu is one of the most active volcanoes in Indonesia.
The Southeast Asian state of Indonesia, with more than 17,000 islands, is located on the so-called Pacific Ring of Fire.
There are several tectonic plates there. Earthquakes and volcanic eruptions are common there.
Ruang volcano also active
Ruang recently erupted in Indonesia. In late April, the 725-meter-high Fire Mountain in the Sangihe archipelago north of Sulawesi island hurled a 2,000-meter-high column of ash, smoke and stone into the sky.
Also in Indonesia, a Chinese tourist fell into the Ijen volcano in May. The 31-year-old lost her balance and fell 76 meters into the active volcano.
Source: Krone
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