Indonesia’s Mount Ibu erupts three times, spewing lava and clouds of grey ash

Mount Ibu spews volcanic materials during an eruption on Halmahera Island (Badan Geologi via AP)

Indonesia’s Mount Ibu has erupted three times on Thursday, spewing red lava and clouds of grey ash.

No injuries were reported, but authorities have raised the alert to the highest level as the number of eruptions and deep volcanic earthquakes have significantly increased.