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France 24
2 days ago
- Climate
- France 24
Indonesia volcano spews colossal ash tower, alert level raised
Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki, a 1,584-metre-high twin-peaked volcano on the tourist island of Flores, erupted at 5:35 pm local time (0935 GMT), the volcanology agency said in a statement. "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," it said, after the alert level was raised. There were no immediate reports of damages or casualties. Geology agency head Muhammad Wafid said residents and tourists should avoid carrying out any activities within at least seven kilometres of the volcano's crater. But he 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 to rivers. 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 well as the cancellation of scores of international flights to Bali. There were no immediate reports of cancelled flights after Tuesday'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.
Mint
2 days ago
- Mint
Indonesian volcanic mountain Mt. Lewotobi Laki-Laki spews colossal ash tower, authorities issue alert: Check details
A volcano in the eastern side of Indonesia on Tuesday spewed a massive ash tower into the sky, prompting authorities to raise an alert, officials said. Indonesian authorities have raised the volcano's alert level to the highest to a four-tiered system. The towering ash cloud reached 11 kilometres (6.8 miles) high, according to the country's volcanology agency. Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki, a 1,584-metre-high twin-peaked volcano on the tourist island of Flores, erupted at 5:35 pm local time (0935 GMT), the agency said in its statement. No reports of damage or casualties have been raised so far. Images shared by the agency on Tuesday showed an orange ash cloud in the shape of a mushroom engulfing a nearby village. Volcanic smoke billows from Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki during an eruption '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 intensit,' the volcanology agency said as it raised the alert level. Residents and tourists have been advised to refrain from doing any activity within at least seven kilometres radius of the volcano's crater, geology agency head Muhammad Wafid said. But he 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 to rivers. 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 well as the cancellation of scores of international flights to Bali. Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki erupts as seen from Talibura village in Sikka, East Nusa Tenggara It is not immediately clear if there have been flight disruptions. When Lewotobi Laki-laki erupted in March, airlines were forced to cancel and delay flights into Bali, including Australia's Jetstar and Qantas Airways. There were no immediate reports of cancelled flights after Tuesday'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'.
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Climate
- Hindustan Times
Eruption of Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki sends ash cloud 11 km high, max alert on
A volcanic eruption in Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki in Indonesia spewed ash cloud to a whopping 11 kimometres on Tuesday, country's volcanology agency said. Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki is in Indonesia's East Nusa Tenggara province and erupted at 5:35 pm local time (0935 GMT), the volcanology agency said in a statement. Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki is a 1,584-metre-high twin-peaked volcano on the tourist island of Flores. The volcanology agency of Indonesia raised the alert of the volcano to the most dangerous level, warning of possible lava flows if it heavily rains. Warning level was raised to most dangerous in May as well when Lewotobi Laki-laki's last eruption took place. Images shared by the agency on Tuesday showed an orange ash cloud in the shape of a mushroom engulfing a nearby village. There were no immediate reports of flight disruptions due to the eruption of Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki on Tuesday. In Lewotobi Laki-laki eruption in March, airlines cancelled and delayed flights into Bali, including Australia's Jetstar and Qantas Airways. Indonesia is prone to volcanic eruptions as it sits on the "Pacific Ring of Fire", an area of high seismic activity atop multiple tectonic plates. Geology agency head Muhammad Wafid said residents and tourists should avoid carrying out any activities within at least seven kilometres of the volcano's crater, according to a news agency AFP report. In November, Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki erupted multiple times, resulting in the death of nine people and forcing thousands to evacuate, along with the cancellation of scores of international flights to Bali. There were no immediate reports of cancelled flights after Tuesday's eruption. Laki-Laki, which refers to 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, as per the AFP report.
The Independent
21-03-2025
- The Independent
Bali flights cancelled as volcano erupts sending ash 8km into sky
At least seven international flights from Indonesia's popular resort island Bali stand cancelled and many were delayed after a volcanic eruption sent ashes more than 8km high into the skies. Authorities raised the alert status to the highest level after Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki, one of the twin active stratovolcanoes in East Flores Regency, Indonesia, erupted on Thursday night. The large-scale eruption of the volcano in East Nusa Tenggara province happened after dozens of smaller ones had been erupting since Monday, the national geological agency said in a statement. 'The ash column was observed grey to black with thick intensity,' Indonesia's volcanology agency said in a statement. The mountain erupted for 11 minutes and nine seconds after the eruption began at 11pm on Thursday. At least one person was injured during evacuations, a disaster mitigation agency spokesperson said, without sharing the details on the size or logistics of the evacuations. The man from Nurabelen village is believed to be in critical condition after suffering burn injuries from hot gravel or ash, according to Kompas news outlet. However, there were no reports of damages to the villages around the volcano but residents have been warned of the potential for volcanic mudflow due to heavy rainfall. Videos on social media showed a towering dark grey ash cloud rising into the sky after a loud explosion startled the residents. People began clearing mounds of grey ash that settled over the rooftops and inside the houses. Bali 's Ngurah Rai International Airport said at least "seven international flights had been cancelled' with six of them being Jetstar flights bound for Australia. Many others, both domestic and international, were delayed, causing chaos among passengers bound to Thailand, Singapore and Australia. Scoot, a subsidiary of Singapore Airlines, told CNA that four domestic flights to and from Bali have been retimed. "Scoot apologises for the inconvenience caused. The safety of our customers and crew is our top priority. We will continue to monitor the situation and will adjust our flight schedule as necessary," it said. Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki is a part of the twin volcano system alongside Mount Lewotobi Perempuan, with their summits less than 2km apart. Standing at 1,584m (5,197ft) above sea level, Laki-Laki, meaning "man" in Indonesian, is the more active of the pair. Indonesia, situated along the Pacific ' Ring of Fire,' is home to 130 active volcanoes and is prone to frequent seismic and volcanic activity. At least nine people were killed and thousands had to be evacuated after the Lewotobi Laki-laki volcano erupted in November last year, pelting nearby villages with hot rocks and lava flows. A number of homes were burned down, including a convent of Catholic nuns with at least 10,000 people affected by the eruption in Wulanggitang District. In October 2024, Mount Marapi in West Sumatra e rupted, spewing thick ash columns and blanketing nearby villages, though no casualties were reported. In May, at least 37 people were killed after heavy rains triggered flash flooding that caused cold lava to flow down from Mount Marapi and destroy several nearby homes. Before that, Mount Ruang erupted in April, leading to the evacuation of thousands and raising concerns about potential tsunamis.
