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Eruption of Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki volcano creates ash plume visible 90 miles away
People watch as Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki spews volcanic materials into the air during an eruption, in Maumere, Indonesia, Tuesday, June 17, 2025. (AP Photo) LEMBATA, Indonesia — Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki volcano in south-central Indonesia erupted Tuesday, spewing towering columns of hot ash into the air. Authorities raised the eruption alert to the highest level and expanded the danger zone to 8 kilometres (about 5 miles) from the crater. Indonesia's Geology Agency said in a statement it recorded the volcano unleashing 10,000 metres (about 32,800 feet) of thick grey clouds on Tuesday afternoon, following significant volcanic activities, including 50 in two hours, rather than the usual daily 8 to 10 activities. The ashes expanded into a mushroom-shaped ash cloud that could be seen from the cities located 90 kilometers (about 56 miles) to 150 kilometers (nearly 93 miles) from the mountain. There were no casualties reported. Residents were warned to be vigilant about heavy rainfall triggering lava flows in rivers originating from the volcano. An eruption of Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki in November killed nine people and injured dozens. It also erupted in May. The 1,584-metre (5,197-foot) mountain is a twin volcano with Mount Lewotobi Perempuan in the district of Flores Timur. Indonesia is an archipelago of 270 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.
ABC News
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Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki erupts, spewing hot ash into 10km-high mushroom cloud
One of Indonesia's most active volcanoes has erupted, spewing a tower of hot ash and smoke reaching 10,000 metres high. Local authorities raised volcanic activity alerts to their highest level before Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki, in the country's south-central region, began to emit a massive plume of smoke that could be seen from 150 kilometres away. Authorities expanded the danger zone surrounding the volcano — marking where volcanic activity made the area unsafe — to 8 kilometres from the crater. Videos of the eruption that began around 5:30pm local time showed villagers watching as the ashes expanded into a mushroom-shaped ash cloud. Local villager Frans Kino said it was the first time he had seen an eruption this big on the mountain. "It looks like this eruption is quite large. Up there, it must be dark," he said, pointing to where he lived up the hill. Indonesia's Geology Agency said in a written statement that the volcano unleashed 10,000 metres of thick grey clouds on Tuesday afternoon, following significant volcanic activity. It reported 50 deep volcanic earthquakes in 2 hours, compared to the daily average of eight to 10 events. There were no casualties reported but residents were warned to be vigilant about heavy rainfall triggering lava flows in rivers originating from the volcano. A previous eruption of Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki in November killed nine people and injured dozens. Lewotobi Laki-Laki — whose name means "male Lewotobi" — is a twin volcano to Lewotobi Perempuan, which translates to "female Lewotobi". The 1,584-metre mountain is on the Flores island of Indonesia's East Nusa Tenggara province and is just one of the 120 active volcanoes along seismic fault lines in the Pacific Basin known as the "ring of fire". Indonesia is an archipelago of 270 million people with frequent seismic activity. AP
Yahoo
3 hours ago
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Authorities Issue High Alert After Volcanic Eruption
South-central Indonesia is under high alert after a volcanic eruption Tuesday afternoon. The Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki volcano on the island of Flores showed significant activity throughout the day leading up to the eventual eruption, allowing authorities to raise the local eruption alert to the highest level possible — a level four warning. The alert encompasses the five mile radius around the crater of Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki volcano in Flores, Indonesia. This comes after the country's Geology Agency reported around 32,800 feet of thick clouds spewing from the volcano. Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki is a twin volcano in the southern part of the Indonesian islands. Typically showing around eight to 10 activities daily, the volcano's Tuesday eruption follows around 50 activities discovered in just two hours. No casualties were reported from Tuesday's eruption, which marks the second time that Indonesian authorities have put out a level four alert for Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki volcano in the past month. A slightly smaller eruption occurred on May 18 with no casualties reported as well. Residents living around the volcano and the surrounding zone are warned to be wary of heavy rainfall, which could cause lava to flow in rivers around the basin of the volcano. This volcano has been erupting more frequently since December 2023, most resulting in no fatalities or damage. One particularly large eruption that occurred in November of 2024, though, took the lives of nine people as surrounding areas needed to evacuate. Indonesia is located along the "Ring of Fire" in the Pacific Basin, a hotspot of volcanic activity that spans from California to Japan. Authorities Issue High Alert After Volcanic Eruption first appeared on Men's Journal on Jun 17, 2025
Yahoo
10 hours ago
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Watch: Indonesian volcano spews ash 10,000m into sky
Credit: Social Media A volcano in eastern Indonesia erupted on Tuesday, spewing towering columns of hot ash into the sky. Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki, a twin-peaked volcano on the tourist island of Flores, erupted at 5.35pm local time (10.35pm GMT), unleashing a 10,000 metre-high thick grey mushroom cloud. 'The height of the eruption column was observed at approximately 10,000 metres above the summit. The ash column was observed to be grey with thick intensity,' Indonesia's Geology Agency said. There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties. Credit: X/@sasontau The eruption of the 1,584-metre-high volcano could be seen from cities up to 90 miles away. Muhammad Wafid, the head of the country's geology agency, said residents and tourists should avoid travelling within four miles of the volcano's crater. Mr Wafid warned of the possibility of hazardous lahar floods – a type of mud or debris flow of volcanic materials – if heavy rain occurred, which could hit villages close to the mountain. He also urged residents to wear face masks to protect themselves from volcanic ash. In November, Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki erupted multiple times, killing nine people and forcing thousands to evacuate as molten lava flowed through villages. It also led to the cancellation of dozens of international flights to Bali. There have not yet been reports of flight disruptions for Tuesday's eruption. Laki-Laki, which means man in Indonesian, is twinned with the calmer but taller 1,703-metre volcano Perempuan, named after the Indonesian word for woman. Indonesia, a vast archipelago nation of 270 million people, has 120 active volcanoes. It experiences frequent seismic and volcanic activity because of its position along the Ring of Fire, a horseshoe-shaped series of seismic fault lines that encircles most of the Pacific Ocean. Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more.
Telegraph
11 hours ago
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Watch: Indonesian volcano spews ash 10,000m into sky
A volcano in eastern Indonesia erupted on Tuesday, spewing towering columns of hot ash into the sky. Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki, a twin-peaked volcano on the tourist island of Flores, erupted at 5.35pm local time (10.35pm GMT), unleashing a 10,000 metre-high thick grey mushroom cloud. 'The height of the eruption column was observed at approximately 10,000 metres above the summit. The ash column was observed to be grey with thick intensity,' Indonesia's Geology Agency said. There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties. The eruption of the 1,584-metre-high volcano could be seen from cities up to 90 miles away. Muhammad Wafid, the head of the country's geology agency, said residents and tourists should avoid travelling within four miles of the volcano's crater. Mr Wafid warned of the possibility of hazardous lahar floods – a type of mud or debris flow of volcanic materials – if heavy rain occurred, which could hit villages close to the mountain. He also urged residents to wear face masks to protect themselves from volcanic ash. In November, Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki erupted multiple times, killing nine people and forcing thousands to evacuate as molten lava flowed through villages. It also led to the cancellation of dozens of international flights to Bali. There have not yet been reports of flight disruptions for Tuesday's eruption. Laki-Laki, which means man in Indonesian, is twinned with the calmer but taller 1,703-metre volcano Perempuan, named after the Indonesian word for woman. Indonesia, a vast archipelago nation of 270 million people, has 120 active volcanoes. It experiences frequent seismic and volcanic activity because of its position along the Ring of Fire, a horseshoe-shaped series of seismic fault lines that encircles most of the Pacific Ocean.
