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CTV News
02-08-2025
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Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki erupts again, spewing giant ash plumes miles away
In this photo released by Geological Agency (Badan Geologi) of the Indonesia's Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, lightning strikes as Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki spews volcanic material during an eruption in East Flores, Indonesia, Friday, August. 1, 2025. (Badan Geologi via AP) JAKARTA, Indonesia — Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki, one of Indonesia's most active volcanoes, erupted for a second straight day, sending a column of volcanic materials and ash up to 18 kilometres (11 miles) into the sky early Saturday and blanketing villages with debris. No casualties were immediately reported. Another eruption Friday evening had sent clouds of ash up to 10 kilometres (6.2 miles) high and had lit up the night sky with glowing lava and bolts of lightning. The two eruptions happened in a span of less than five hours. Indonesia's Geology Agency recorded an avalanche of searing gas clouds mixed with rocks and lava traveling up to five kilometres (three miles) down the slopes of the mountain. Drone observations showed deep movement of magma, setting off tremors that registered on seismic monitors. Volcanic material, including hot thumb-sized gravel, was thrown up to eight kilometres (five miles) from the crater, covering nearby villages and towns with thick volcanic residue, the agency said. It asked residents to be vigilant about heavy rainfall that could trigger lava flows in rivers originating from the volcano. Saturday's eruption was one of Indonesia's largest since 2010 when Mount Merapi, the country's most volatile volcano, erupted on the densely populated island of Java. That eruption killed more than 350 people and forced hundreds of thousands to evacuate. It also came less than a month after a major eruption on July 7 forced the delay or cancelation of dozens of flights at Bali's Ngurah Rai airport, and covered roads and rice fields with thick, gray mud and rocks. Lewotobi Laki Laki, a 1,584-metre (5,197-foot) volcano on the remote island of Flores, has been at the highest alert level since it erupted on June 18, and an exclusion zone has been doubled to a seven-kilometre (4.3-mile) radius as eruptions became more frequent. The Indonesian government has permanently relocated thousands of residents after a series of eruptions there killed nine people and destroyed thousands of homes in November. Indonesia is an archipelago of more than 280 million people with frequent seismic activity. It has 120 active volcanoes and sits along the 'Ring of Fire,' a horseshoe-shaped series of seismic fault lines encircling the Pacific Basin. The Associated Press
Economic Times
02-08-2025
- Science
- Economic Times
Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki erupts again, spewing giant ash plumes miles away
Synopsis Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki volcano in Indonesia erupted again. It sent ash and debris high into the sky. Villages are covered in volcanic material. There were no immediate reports of injuries. The eruption follows another one the previous day. Authorities are warning of potential lava flows. This is one of Indonesia's largest eruptions since 2010. AP In this photo released by Geological Agency (Badan Geologi) of the Indonesia's Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, lava glows on the slope of Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki during an eruption in East Flores, Indonesia, Friday, August. 1, 2025. (Badan Geologi via AP) Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki, one of Indonesia's most active volcanoes, erupted for a second straight day, sending a column of volcanic materials and ash up to 18 kilometers (11 miles) into the sky early Saturday and blanketing villages with debris. No casualties were immediately reported. Another eruption Friday evening had sent clouds of ash up to 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) high and had lit up the night sky with glowing lava and bolts of lightning. The two eruptions happened in a span of less than five hours. Indonesia's Geology Agency recorded an avalanche of searing gas clouds mixed with rocks and lava traveling up to 5 kilometers (3 miles) down the slopes of the mountain. Drone observations showed deep movement of magma, setting off tremors that registered on seismic monitors. Volcanic material, including hot thumb-sized gravel, was thrown up to 8 kilometers (5 miles) from the crater, covering nearby villages and towns with thick volcanic residue, the agency said. It asked residents to be vigilant about heavy rainfall that could trigger lava flows in rivers originating from the volcano. Saturday's eruption was one of Indonesia's largest since 2010 when Mount Merapi, the country's most volatile volcano, erupted on the densely populated island of Java. That eruption killed more than 350 people and forced hundreds of thousands to evacuate. It also came less than a month after a major eruption on July 7 forced the delay or cancelation of dozens of flights at Bali's Ngurah Rai airport, and covered roads and rice fields with thick, gray mud and rocks. Lewotobi Laki Laki, a 1,584-meter (5,197-foot) volcano on the remote island of Flores, has been at the highest alert level since it erupted on June 18, and an exclusion zone has been doubled to a 7-kilometer (4.3-mile) radius as eruptions became more frequent. The Indonesian government has permanently relocated thousands of residents after a series of eruptions there killed nine people and destroyed thousands of homes in November. Indonesia is an archipelago of more than 280 million people with frequent seismic activity. It has 120 active volcanoes and sits along the "Ring of Fire," a horseshoe-shaped series of seismic fault lines encircling the Pacific Basin.
The Star
02-08-2025
- The Star
Indonesia volcano belches six-mile ash tower
Lightning strikes as Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki spews volcanic material during an eruption in East Flores, Indonesia, on Aug 1, 2025. - Badan Geologi via AP JAKARTA: An Indonesian volcano spewed a 10-kilometre (6.2-miles) molten plume of ash topped by lightning into the Friday (Aug 1) night sky, weeks after another huge eruption triggered dozens of flight cancellations in Bali. Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki, a 1,584-metre-high volcano on the tourist island of Flores, erupted at 8.48pm (1248 GMT), the volcanology agency said in a statement. "The height of the eruption column was observed to be approximately 10,000 metres above the summit," the agency said. There were no immediate reports of damages or casualties. The eruption was triggered by a gas buildup in recent weeks, geological agency head Muhammad Wafid said in a statement. He also warned of the possibility of hazardous lahar floods -- a type of mud or debris flow of volcanic materials -- if heavy rain occurs, particularly for communities near rivers. Tourists and residents were told to avoid a six-kilometre radius around the crater. Pictures shared by the country's geological agency showed volcanic lightning near the top of the ash plume. Last month, the volcano spewed a colossal 18-kilometre tower of ash, scrapping 24 flights at Bali's international airport. There were no immediate reports of cancelled flights after Friday's eruption. Laki-Laki, which means man in Indonesian, is twinned with the calmer but taller 1,703-metre (5,587-foot) volcano named Perempuan, after the Indonesian word for woman. Indonesia, a vast archipelago nation, experiences frequent seismic and volcanic activity due to its position on the Pacific "Ring of Fire". - AFP
CTV News
07-07-2025
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An eruption of Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki volcano sends ash 11 miles high
In photo released by Geological Agency (Badan Geologi) of the Indonesia's Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki spews volcanic materials during an eruption in East Flores, Indonesia, Monday, July 7, 2025. (Badan Geologi via AP) JAKARTA, Indonesia — Indonesia's rumbling Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki erupted Monday, sending a column of volcanic materials as high as 18 kilometres (11 miles) into the sky, depositing ash on villages and leading to flight cancellations. The volcano has been at the highest alert level since last month and no casualties were immediately reported. Indonesia's Geology Agency recorded an avalanche of searing gas clouds mixed with rocks and lava traveling up to 5 kilometres (3 miles) down the volcano's slopes. Observations from drones showed lava filling the crater, indicating deep movement of magma that set off volcanic earthquakes. The column of hot clouds that rose into the sky was the volcano's highest since the major eruption in November 2024 that killed nine people and injured dozens, said Muhammad Wafid, the Geology Agency chief. It also erupted in March. 'An eruption of that size certainly carries a higher potential for danger, including its impact on aviation,' Wafid told The Associated Press from Switzerland where he was attending a seminar. 'We shall reevaluate to enlarge its danger zone that must be cleared of villagers and tourist activities.' The volcano monitoring agency had increased the alert status for Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki to the highest level after an eruption on June 18, and more than doubled an exclusion zone to a 7-kilometre (4.3-mile) radius since then as eruptions became more frequent. By Monday afternoon, at least 24 flights serving between Bali and Australia, Singapore, South Korea were cancelled and many others delayed, while flights on four domestic routes were cancelled, said Ahmad Syaugi Shahab, spokesperson for Bali's Ngurah Rai international airport spokesperson. Domestic flights from Bali to Labuan Bajo were also cancelled. He said the airport is running normally despite several flight cancellations, as monitoring of volcanic ash movement by 03.30 p.m. local time shows that the volcanic ash due to Mount Lewotobi's eruption had not affected Bali's airspace. 'The safety of our guests and crew is our highest priority and our team of expert meteorologists are closely monitoring the situation and ash cloud activity,' a Virgin Australia spokesperson told Australia's ABC News as some of the airline's Bali services were cancelled. Two Qantas flights to Bali from Sydney and Melbourne were severely delayed. Four domestic flights from El Tari airport in Kupang, the provincial capital of East Nusa Tenggara, to the cities of Maumere and Larantuka on Flores island were forced to cancel, an airport spokesperson said. Falling ash blanketed several villages with debris and blocked sunlight for almost half an hour, said Hadi Wijaya, head of the Center for Volcanology and Geological Disaster Mitigation, in a statement. He said volcanic materials, including thumb-size fragments of gravel and ash, were thrown up to 8 kilometres (5 miles) from the crater on Monday. He warned residents to be vigilant about heavy rainfall that could trigger lava flows in rivers originating from the volcano. Monday's activities were the result of the accumulation of hidden energy due to a blockage of magma in the crater, which reduced detectible seismic activity while building up pressure that contributed to the huge explosive eruption, Wijaya said. After an eruption early last year, about 6,500 people evacuated and the island's Frans Seda Airport was closed. The 1,584-metre (5,197-foot) mountain is a twin volcano with Mount Lewotobi Perempuan in the district of Flores Timur. Monday's eruption was one of Indonesia's largest since 2010 when Mount Merapi, the country's most volatile volcano, erupted on the densely populated island of Java. That eruption killed 353 people and forced over 350,000 people to evacuate affected areas. Indonesia is an archipelago of more than 280 million people with frequent seismic activity. It has 120 active volcanoes and sits along the 'Ring of Fire,' a horseshoe-shaped series of seismic fault lines encircling the Pacific Basin. Niniek Karmini, The Associated Press
Newsweek
07-07-2025
- Climate
- Newsweek
Video: Indonesia Volcano Eruption Spews Humongous 18km Ash Cloud
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki erupted on Monday, July 7, spewing an 18-km ash cloud that billowed up into the sky. The country's national geological agency warned of the potential for lava flows into rivers upstream high on the volcano, and urged people to stay outside of a 7km radius of the center of the eruption. As volcanic ash rained down on nearby villages, the agency urged people to wear masks or other mouth and nose coverings to protect against the dangers of inhalation. 🔴 [G. Lewotobi Laki-laki] Erupsi eksplosif terjadi 7 Juli 2025, kolom erupsi capai 18.000 m, awan panas luncur hingga 5 km ke utara & timur laut. Status tetap AWAS (Level IV). Radius 6–7 km steril. Waspadai banjir lahar & hujan abu. 📎 Info: — Badan Geologi (@badangeologi_) July 7, 2025 This is a developing article. Updates to follow.
