Thousands flee as video captures dramatic eruption of Indonesian volcano
Indonesia's Mount Ruang volcano grumbles to life again, spewing clouds of gas and debris pierced by lightning flashes and driving thousands from their homes.
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Indonesia's Mount Ruang volcano grumbles to life again, spewing clouds of gas and debris pierced by lightning flashes and driving thousands from their homes.
A cloud of black ash reached nearly two miles into the air on Thursday, officials said, as several people were reportedly hit by gravel and rocks, requiring "intensive treatment."
Officials reported "volcanic ash rain" as photos and videos show the Ruang volcano filling the night sky with fiery red and orange plumes.
More than 800 people had to evacuate their homes in Indonesia as the Ruang volcano continues its days-long eruption, spewing fiery red clouds as lightning flashes in the sky.
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