Mount Ruang The volcano's summit stands 2,378 feet (725 meters) above sea level. (more) Mount Ruang volcano, Indonesia Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/place/Mount-Ruang Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/place/Mount-Ruang Written by Laura Payne Laura Payne is a freelance writer whose work covers many topics. She is a former Wayne State University linguistics instructor. Laura Payne, John P. Rafferty John P. Rafferty writes about Earth processes and the environment. He serves currently as the editor of Earth and life sciences, covering climatology, geology, zoology, and other topics that relate to... John P. Rafferty•All Fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Oct 9, 2024 • Article History Table of Contents Ask the Chatbot a Question Ask the Chatbot a Question Mount Ruang, active stratovolcano located on Ruang Island, which lies in the Sangihe arc on the eastern edge of the Celebes Sea north of Sulawesi, Indonesia. The volcano’s summit stands 2,378 feet (725 meters) above sea level. It has a caldera approximately 2 miles (3,219 meters) wide, which since 1904 has been partially filled with a lava dome that stretches about 1,640 feet (500 meters) across the caldera. Mount Ruang is prone to explosive eruptions due to its location near the subduction zone where the Molucca Sea Plate slips beneath the Sangihe Plate within the western arm of the Ring ...(100 of 394 words)

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