Mount Soputan in North Sulawesi province erupted and the Geological Disaster Mitigation Center has raised the alert status to a level 3, meaning "stand-by," following increased levels of volcanic activity.  "Based on our observations as of 3:00 pm on Monday, Mount Soputan's alert status was raised to a level 3," the center's head, Surono, said on Monday evening. 

The volcano spewed hot gas, ash and dust particles.  The center also warned residents of the threat of cold lava flooding, urging people living near Ranowangko, Pentu, Lawian, and Popang rivers to remain alert, reported AsiaOne News.  The nearest village is 8 km away on the western side of the volcano, which towers 1,783 meters (5,800 feet) over North Sulawesi province. 

Indonesia sits on the Pacific "Ring of Fire," where continental plates collide, causing frequent seismic and volcanic activity.  Indonesia has 129 active volcanoes, including 21 on Java.

The Bible says, "I (God) will show wonders in heaven above and signs in the earth beneath, blood, fire and vapor of smoke" Acts 2:19.  As we move closer to the return of the Lord and the great tribulation, soon to come upon all the earth, there will be greater numbers of volcanic eruptions and fires throughout the world, just as we are beginning to see now.  The Lord will return, just as He promised in His Word, and many who have not received Jesus as their Savior will be left behind to face the tribulation.  Jesus said, "There will be great tribulation such as was not since the beginning of the world to this time, no, nor ever shall be" Matthew 24:21.  Are you saved?  If not, please visit the How Can I Be Saved page of this website.  God bless you.