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Watch: Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi volcano erupts, sends 11 km high ash cloud
Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki, located in south-central Indonesia, erupted on Tuesday, sending massive columns of ash high into the sky. According to the BBC, a red alert has been issued by the authorities. Located in Indonesia's East Nusa Tenggara province, the volcano erupted at 5.35 pm local time, as per a statement from the country's volcanology agency.
According to the Indonesian Geological Agency, the volcano released a towering ash cloud reaching up to 10,000 meters (32,800 feet), further expanding into a mushroom-shaped cloud visible from cities situated as far as 90 to 150 kilometers (56 to 93 miles) away, the report said.
In a video shared by @ on Instagram, massive ash clouds in an orange hue can be seen rising in the sky. 'The eruption sent thick volcanic ash and glowing materials into the sky, sparking panic among nearby residents,' the caption read.
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No causality or damage has been reported; however, the authorities urged residents to stay cautious, particularly due to the threat of lava flows triggered by heavy rainfall in river channels linked to the volcano. Though the officials described it as 'significant volcanic activity, there were no initial reports of flight disruptions.
In November 2024, at least 10 people died after Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki erupted. According to reports, the eruption destroyed many homes, leaving a darkened sky filled with ash. The authorities reported that the volcanic materials reached up to 6 kilometres (3.7 miles) from the crater.
Back then, Indonesia's disaster management agency elevated Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki's alert status to the highest level.
According to Volcano World, Lewotobi is a stratovolcano with a recorded history of at least 19 eruptions between 1675 and 1991. A stratovolcano is a massive volcano made of layers of lava, ash, and other components. The majority of these eruptions originated from the Lewotobi Laki-laki vent, while only two were traced to the Lewotobi Perempuan vent. Eruptions in 1869 and 1907 resulted in a total of three casualties.
