Latest news with #LewotobiLaki-Laki
Sydney Morning Herald
07-07-2025
- Sydney Morning Herald
Australian airlines cancel flights again after latest volcanic eruption
Several Australian airlines have cancelled flights between Bali and Australia on Monday afternoon after a volcano erupted and ejected a cloud of ash 18 kilometres into the sky. Jetstar, Virgin Australia and Qantas have had to alter their services to and from the popular holiday destination for the second time in a month after Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki's eruption in June also caused cancellations and delays. On Monday, Indonesia's Geology Agency published a statement saying it had recorded the volcano unleashing searing gas clouds during the eruption. There were no immediate reports of casualties. Virgin Australia cancelled three return services and would monitor ash cloud movement over the next day to determine whether flights on Tuesday would operate, though some delays were possible. A spokesperson for the airline said guests were encouraged to closely monitor their flight statuses for cancellations. Loading 'Some Virgin Australia Bali services have been cancelled following the eruption of Mount Lewotobi earlier today. 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.' Jetstar also confirmed it has cancelled a number of flights due to the volcanic ash. Two Qantas services were also delayed between Melbourne, Sydney and Bali. A spokesperson for the Qantas group said 'our meteorologists and operations teams are closely monitoring the movement of volcanic ash from the latest eruption of Mount Lewotobi in Indonesia. Safety is always our top priority and we will contact customers directly if their flight is disrupted.'
The Age
07-07-2025
- The Age
Australian airlines cancel flights again after latest volcanic eruption
Several Australian airlines have cancelled flights between Bali and Australia on Monday afternoon after a volcano erupted and ejected a cloud of ash 18 kilometres into the sky. Jetstar, Virgin Australia and Qantas have had to alter their services to and from the popular holiday destination for the second time in a month after Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki's eruption in June also caused cancellations and delays. On Monday, Indonesia's Geology Agency published a statement saying it had recorded the volcano unleashing searing gas clouds during the eruption. There were no immediate reports of casualties. Virgin Australia cancelled three return services and would monitor ash cloud movement over the next day to determine whether flights on Tuesday would operate, though some delays were possible. A spokesperson for the airline said guests were encouraged to closely monitor their flight statuses for cancellations. Loading 'Some Virgin Australia Bali services have been cancelled following the eruption of Mount Lewotobi earlier today. 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.' Jetstar also confirmed it has cancelled a number of flights due to the volcanic ash. Two Qantas services were also delayed between Melbourne, Sydney and Bali. A spokesperson for the Qantas group said 'our meteorologists and operations teams are closely monitoring the movement of volcanic ash from the latest eruption of Mount Lewotobi in Indonesia. Safety is always our top priority and we will contact customers directly if their flight is disrupted.'
Sinar Daily
07-07-2025
- Sinar Daily
Indonesia volcano spews 18-kilometre ash tower
Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki, a 1,584-metre-high volcano on the tourist island of Flores, erupted at 11.05am local time. 07 Jul 2025 01:52pm Villagers observe Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki as it erupts, as seen from Nangahale village in Sikka, East Nusa Tenggara on July 7, 2025. - (Photo by ARNOLD WELIANTO / AFP) JAKARTA - A volcano in eastern Indonesia erupted on Monday spewing a colossal ash tower 18 kilometres (11 miles) into the sky, authorities said, just weeks after it caused dozens of flight cancellations to and from the popular resort island of Bali. Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki, a 1,584-metre-high volcano on the tourist island of Flores, erupted at 11.05am local time (0305 GMT), the volcanology agency said in a statement. "An eruption of Lewotobi Laki-Laki Volcano occurred... with the observed ash column height reaching approximately 18,000 m above the summit," the agency said. It 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. There were no immediate reports of damages or casualties. Geology agency head Muhammad Wafid said in a statement the activity level at the volcano was "very high, marked by explosive eruptions and continuous tremors". Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki erupts, as seen from Nangahale village in Sikka, East Nusa Tenggara on July 7, 2025. - (Photo by ARNOLD WELIANTO / AFP) He also urged residents to stay at least six kilometres (3.7 miles) away from the volcano and to wear face masks to protect themselves from volcanic ash. Last month dozens of flights to and from Bali were cancelled after the volcano erupted. Volcanic ash rained down on several communities around the volcano and forced the evacuation of at least one village. Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki erupted multiple times in November, 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 Monday's eruption. A customer service agent of airport operator InJourney Airports told AFP that Bali's Ngurah Rai international airport was still operating normally despite the eruption. Indonesia's transport ministry and airport operator did not immediately respond to an AFP comment request. 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 More Like This
Saudi Gazette
18-06-2025
- Climate
- Saudi Gazette
Indonesia issues highest alert as volcano erupts
JAKARTA — One of Indonesia's most active volcanoes spewed a huge ash cloud more than 11 kilometers into the sky on Tuesday after officials issued the country's highest alert. Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki, erupted at 17:35 local time (10:35 BST), the country's volcanology agency said, sending the vast cloud above the tourist island of Flores. A 7km exclusion zone was in place around the crater of the 1,584m (one mile) high twin-peaked volcano. There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties. The volcano erupted multiple times in November, killing nine people and forcing thousands to flee. The ash cloud also forced flight cancellations. Geology agency head Muhammad Wafid said no one should carry out any activities within 7km of the eruption, and warned of potential lahar floods — a type of mud or debris flow of volcanic materials — if heavy rain occurs. Residents were also urged to wear face masks to protect themselves from volcanic ash. The National Disaster Mitigation Agency meanwhile said that at least one village had been evacuated, and ash rain was reported in several others outside the exclusion zone. A spokesman called on residents around the volcano "to evacuate to safe locations" as tremors were still being detected, which indicated ongoing volcanic activity. Lewotobi Laki-laki's last eruption was in May, when authorities also raised the level to the most severe. Laki-Laki, which means "man" in Indonesian, is twinned with the calmer but taller 1,703m named Perempuan, the Indonesian word for "woman". — BBC
Economic Times
18-06-2025
- Economic Times
Air New Zealand flights canceled as Mt Lewotobi volcano eruption strands travelers in Bali
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Air New Zealand canceled its scheduled flights to and from Bali on Wednesday, June 18, following the eruption of Mt Lewotobi Laki-Laki volcano in eastern Indonesia. The decision comes after volcanic ash was forecast to impact the region's airspace, affecting both inbound and outbound NZ290 from Auckland to Bali was scheduled for Wednesday morning but was canceled due to safety concerns. As a result, the return flight NZ291, due to depart Denpasar Airport in Bali at 5:50 p.m. local time (9:50 p.m. NZT) for Auckland, was also read: Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki volcano erupts in Indonesia: 11- ... 'NZ290 from Auckland to Bali scheduled for this morning has been cancelled due to volcanic ash forecast to affect the airspace. As a result, the return service NZ291 from Bali to Auckland has also been cancelled,' said Air New Zealand Chief Operating Officer Alex Marren. 'The safety of our customers and crew is our top priority and we are closely monitoring the situation.'Passengers impacted by the flight disruptions are being rebooked on the next available services. The airline advised travelers to monitor the Air New Zealand app or website for the affected passengers is NZME head of radio news and sport Scarlett Cvitanovich, who reported being rebooked to fly out Saturday night, June 21. She noted that despite being on the same island as the volcano, she is approximately 600 kilometers away from the eruption eruption of Mt Lewotobi Laki-Laki occurred at 5:35 p.m. local time (9:35 p.m. NZT) on Tuesday, June 17, with Indonesia's volcanology agency reporting that the ash column reached up to 10,000 meters above the summit.'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,' the agency stated. The alert level remains at the highest tier in the four-level warning read: World's safest airlines for 2025 Authorities advised residents and tourists to avoid activities within 7 kilometers of the volcano's crater. Geology agency head Muhammad Wafid also cautioned about potential lahar flows, mud or debris floods from volcanic material, especially during heavy rain in nearby river basins. Face masks were recommended to guard against ash least one village has been evacuated, according to National Disaster Mitigation Agency spokesperson Abdul Muhari. He also reported ashfall in several communities outside the exclusion zone and advised residents to move to safer areas due to continued Lewotobi Laki-Laki had erupted multiple times in November, causing fatalities and extensive flight cancellations. The twin volcano, paired with the taller and currently calmer Mt Lewotobi Perempuan, sits on Indonesia's seismically active 'Ring of Fire.'
