Volcano erupts in eastern Indonesia

Eruption: An eruption of Mt. Karangetan on Aug. 28, 2007. -- Center of Volcanology and Geological Hazard MitigationEruption: An eruption of Mt. Karangetan on Aug. 28, 2007. -- Center of Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation

One of Indonesia's most active volcanos erupted Friday, leaving several people badly injured, officials said.

Mount Karangetang, located on Siau Island, part of the North Sulawesi island chain, spewed lava and hot ash hundreds of yards (meters) into the air.

At least four villagers living on the mountains slopes were missing, said Surono, a disaster official. Several others were badly hurt.

The volcano's last big eruption in July 2006 caused nearly 4,000 people to be evacuated from five villages.

Indonesia, the world's largest archipelago, is located on the so-called Pacific "Ring of Fire," an arc of volcanos and fault lines encircling the Pacific Basin.

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