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Indonesia's Mount Ruang volcano erupted five times in a row, prompting the closure of a nearby airport and a tsunami alert.

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• Ruang is situated in the Sangihe Islands arc, North Sulawesi, Indonesia.
• It comprises an island that is 4 by 5 kilometers wide, with a summit containing a partial lava dome reaching an altitude of 725 meters (2,379 ft).
• From its summit, peaks such as Klabat, Siau, and Ternate can be observed in the south, north, and east, respectively.
• The top of the mountain is partially filled with a lava dome formed as a result of activity in 1904.