Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki erupts
The volcano had experienced a number of eruptions in recent months, including an eruption in early July where it belched an 18 kilometre volcanic ash, causing flight disruptions to and from the nearby resort island of Bali.
The volcanology agency on Friday warned people to clear a 6-7 kilometre area from the crater and to be cautious of mudflow risks in case of heavy rainfall.
Photos shared by the agency showed a dramatic scene of volcanic lightning flashing over the volcano and the ash column reflecting the red colour of the lava flowing down the mountain's slopes.
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- Daily Mail
Moment that Russian volcano explodes for first time in 600 years in dramatic eruption
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- The Independent
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