Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki erupts, spewing ash 10 km high
The volcano has experienced several eruptions in recent months, including one in early July when it belched an 18-kilometer ash column, disrupting flights to and from the nearby resort island of Bali.
On Friday, the volcanology agency warned residents and visitors to avoid a 6–7 kilometer radius around the crater and to be alert to potential mudflows in case of heavy rainfall.
Photos shared by the agency showed volcanic lightning illuminating the sky above the mountain, with the massive ash column glowing red from lava flowing down its slopes.
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