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Saudi Gazette
08-07-2025
- Climate
- Saudi Gazette
Indonesian volcano spews massive ash cloud as it erupts again
JAKARTA — Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki has begun erupting again - at one point shooting an ash cloud 18km (11 miles) into the sky - as residents fled their homes once more. There have been no reports of casualties since Monday morning, when the volcano on the island of Flores began spewing ash and lava again. Authorities have placed it on the highest alert level since an earlier round of eruptions three weeks ago. At least 24 flights to and from the neighbouring resort island of Bali were cancelled on Monday, though some resumed on Tuesday. The initial column of hot clouds that rose at 11:05 (03:05 GMT) Monday was the volcano's highest since November, said geology agency chief Muhammad Wafid. "An eruption of that size certainly carries a higher potential for danger, including its impact on aviation," Wafid told The Associated Press. Monday's eruption, which was accompanied by a thunderous roar, led authorities to enlarge the exclusion zone to a 7km radius from the central vent. They also warned of potential lahar floods - a type of mud or debris flow of volcanic materials - if heavy rain twin-peaked volcano erupted again at 19:30 on Monday, sending ash clouds and lava up to 13km into the air. It erupted a third time at 05:53 on Tuesday at a reduced shared overnight show glowing red lava spurting from the volcano's peaks as residents get into cars and buses to than 4,000 people have been evacuated from the area so far, according to the local disaster management who have stayed put are facing a shortage of water, food and masks, local authorities say."As the eruption continues, with several secondary explosions and ash clouds drifting westward and northward, the affected communities who have not been relocated... require focused emergency response efforts," say Paulus Sony Sang Tukan, who leads the Pululera village, about 8km from Lewotobi Laki-laki."Water is still available, but there's concern about its cleanliness and whether it has been contaminated, since our entire area was blanketed in thick volcanic ash during yesterday's [eruptions]," he sits on the Pacific "Ring of Fire" where tectonic plates collide, causing frequent volcanic activity as well as Laki-laki has erupted multiple times this year - no casualties have been reported so an eruption last November killed at least 10 people and forced thousands to flee. — BBC
Euronews
08-07-2025
- Euronews
Flights to and from Bali cancelled as volcano erupts in Indonesia
Flights to and from Bali have been disrupted after Indonesia's rumbling Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki erupted twice on Monday. The explosions sent a column of grey smoke up to 18 kilometres into the sky, dumping ash on nearby villages. No casualties were immediately reported. The volcano on Flores island has been at the highest alert level since an eruption on 18 June, when air traffic was also plunged into chaos. Indonesia's Geology Agency recorded an avalanche of searing gas clouds mixed with rocks and lava travelling up to 5 kilometres down the slopes of the mountain. The initial column of hot clouds 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. 'An eruption of that size certainly carries a higher potential for danger, including its impact on aviation,' Wafid told The Associated Press. 'We shall reevaluate to enlarge its danger zone that must be cleared of villagers and tourist activities.' Indonesia eruption leads to flight cancellations The eruption of Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki led to a number of cancellations and delays on Monday and into Tuesday. Ahmad Syaugi Shahab, a spokesperson for Bali's Ngurah Rai international airport, said the airport was running normally, as monitoring showed the volcanic ash had not affected Bali's airspace. But by Monday afternoon, at least 24 flights between Bali and Australia, Singapore and South Korea were cancelled and many others delayed, while flights on four domestic routes were cancelled. Flights operated by Jetstar, Qantas, Indonesia AirAsia and Virgin Australia are among those disrupted. "Some Virgin Australia Bali services have been cancelled following the eruption of Mount Lewotobi earlier today," a Virgin Australia spokesperson told news outlet ABC on Monday. "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. "We regret the impact of this on guests' travel plans and encourage guests travelling to or from Bali to closely monitor their flight status via the Virgin Australia website or app." Qantas also told the ABC: 'Safety is always our top priority, and we will contact customers directly if their flight is disrupted." Jetstar also said it will contact customers directly if there are any changes to their schedule. Two airports in the cities of Maumere and Larantuka in East Nusa Tenggara province remained closed on Tuesday, according to Abdul Muhari, the National Disaster Mitigation Agency spokesperson. Is it safe to travel to Bali? The UK's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has not updated its travel advice for Indonesia with specific warnings relating to the recent volcanic eruption. However, it does advise against all travel to a number of volcanoes in the country: If I cancel my trip to Bali, am I entitled to compensation? Travellers can expect refunds or alternative travel arrangements if their flights or accommodation are cancelled by airlines, providers or tour companies. Most airlines will rebook you on their next available flight to your destination at no extra charge, and some will reimburse you for accommodation, meals and phone call costs while waiting for the flight. However, without an official 'no-go' warning from foreign governments, travellers who choose to cancel their trip to Bali are unlikely to receive reimbursement or compensation, as this is considered 'disinclination to travel'. Some travel insurance policies include trip disruption or natural disaster cover, but not every company will offer this, so make sure you have the correct insurance before you leave. Why is volcanic ash dangerous for planes? Volcanic ash clouds pose a risk to planes because they can cause severe damage to aircraft engines and affect flight controls. When ash enters a plane engine, the glass inside it melts, which then sticks to various other engine parts. Sensors can fail, and the ash can block the thousands of tiny holes that direct air through the turbine blades to keep the engine cool. Flying through an ash cloud is also a bit like sandblasting the outside of the plane and can reduce visibility for pilots by damaging the glass in the cockpit. Why is Indonesia an eruption hotspot? There are around 130 active volcanoes in Indonesia. The archipelago sits between the most seismically active region of the world, the Pacific Ring of Fire, and the Alpide Belt, an area where there are a large number of eruptions and earthquakes. Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki last erupted in May and also in March. Indonesia's volcanology agency says it has erupted a total of 427 times this year. Though people who live close to the volcano have learned to live with it, seismic activity can still be very dangerous. An eruption last November killed nine people and injured dozens more.
MTV Lebanon
08-07-2025
- Climate
- MTV Lebanon
Indonesian Volcano Erupts Again, Spews Massive Ash Cloud
Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki has begun erupting again - at one point shooting an ash cloud 18km (11mi) into the sky - as residents flee their homes once more. There have been no reports of casualties since Monday morning, when the volcano on the island of Flores began spewing ash and lava again. Authorities have placed it on the highest alert level since an earlier round of eruptions three weeks ago. At least 24 flights to and from the neighbouring resort island of Bali were cancelled on Monday, though some flights had resumed by Tuesday morning. The initial column of hot clouds that rose at 11:05 (03:05 GMT) Monday was the volcano's highest since November, said geology agency chief Muhammad Wafid. "An eruption of that size certainly carries a higher potential for danger, including its impact on aviation," Wafid told The Associated Press. Monday's eruption, which was accompanied by a thunderous roar, led authorities to enlarge the exclusion zone to a 7km radius from the central vent. They also warned of potential lahar floods - a type of mud or debris flow of volcanic materials - if heavy rain occurs. The twin-peaked volcano erupted again at 19:30 on Monday, sending ash clouds and lava up to 13km into the air. It erupted a third time at 05:53 on Tuesday at a reduced intensity. Videos shared overnight show glowing red lava spurting from the volcano's peaks as residents get into cars and buses to flee. More than 4,000 people have been evacuated from the area so far, according to the local disaster management agency. Residents who have stayed put are facing a shortage of water, food and masks, local authorities say. "As the eruption continues, with several secondary explosions and ash clouds drifting westward and northward, the affected communities who have not been relocated... require focused emergency response efforts," say Paulus Sony Sang Tukan, who leads the Pululera village, about 8km from Lewotobi Laki-laki. "Water is still available, but there's concern about its cleanliness and whether it has been contaminated, since our entire area was blanketed in thick volcanic ash during yesterday's [eruptions]," he said. Indonesia sits on the Pacific "Ring of Fire" where tectonic plates collide, causing frequent volcanic activity as well as earthquakes. Lewotobi Laki-laki has erupted multiple times this year - no casualties have been reported so far. However, an eruption last November killed at least ten people and forced thousands to flee. Laki-Laki, which means "man" in Indonesian, is twinned with the calmer but taller 1,703m named Perempuan, the Indonesian word for "woman".
Yahoo
08-07-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Indonesian volcano spews massive ash cloud as it erupts again
Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki has begun erupting again - at one point shooting an ash cloud 18km (11mi) into the sky - as residents flee their homes once more. There have been no reports of casualties since Monday morning, when the volcano on the island of Flores began spewing ash and lava again. Authorities have placed it on the highest alert level since an earlier round of eruptions three weeks ago. At least 24 flights to and from the neighbouring resort island of Bali were cancelled on Monday, though some flights had resumed by Tuesday morning. The initial column of hot clouds that rose at 11:05 (03:05 GMT) Monday was the volcano's highest since November, said geology agency chief Muhammad Wafid. "An eruption of that size certainly carries a higher potential for danger, including its impact on aviation," Wafid told The Associated Press. Monday's eruption, which was accompanied by a thunderous roar, led authorities to enlarge the exclusion zone to a 7km radius from the central vent. They also warned of potential lahar floods - a type of mud or debris flow of volcanic materials - if heavy rain occurs. The twin-peaked volcano erupted again at 19:30 on Monday, sending ash clouds and lava up to 13km into the air. It erupted a third time at 05:53 on Tuesday at a reduced intensity. Videos shared overnight show glowing red lava spurting from the volcano's peaks as residents get into cars and buses to flee. More than 4,000 people have been evacuated from the area so far, according to the local disaster management agency. Residents who have stayed put are facing a shortage of water, food and masks, local authorities say. "As the eruption continues, with several secondary explosions and ash clouds drifting westward and northward, the affected communities who have not been relocated... require focused emergency response efforts," say Paulus Sony Sang Tukan, who leads the Pululera village, about 8km from Lewotobi Laki-laki. "Water is still available, but there's concern about its cleanliness and whether it has been contaminated, since our entire area was blanketed in thick volcanic ash during yesterday's [eruptions]," he said. Indonesia sits on the Pacific "Ring of Fire" where tectonic plates collide, causing frequent volcanic activity as well as earthquakes. Lewotobi Laki-laki has erupted multiple times this year - no casualties have been reported so far. However, an eruption last November killed at least ten people and forced thousands to flee. Laki-Laki, which means "man" in Indonesian, is twinned with the calmer but taller 1,703m named Perempuan, the Indonesian word for "woman". Additional reporting by Eliazar Ballo in Kupang.
BBC News
08-07-2025
- Climate
- BBC News
Indonesian volcano Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki spews massive ash cloud as it erupts again
Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki has begun erupting again - at one point shooting an ash cloud 18km (11mi) into the sky - as residents flee their homes once have been no reports of casualties since Monday morning, when the volcano on the island of Flores began spewing ash and lava again. Authorities have placed it on the highest alert level since an earlier round of eruptions three weeks least 24 flights to and from the neighbouring resort island of Bali were cancelled on Monday, though some flights had resumed by Tuesday initial column of hot clouds that rose at 11:05 (03:05 GMT) Monday was the volcano's highest since November, said geology agency chief Muhammad Wafid. "An eruption of that size certainly carries a higher potential for danger, including its impact on aviation," Wafid told The Associated eruption, which was accompanied by a thunderous roar, led authorities to enlarge the exclusion zone to a 7km radius from the central vent. They also warned of potential lahar floods - a type of mud or debris flow of volcanic materials - if heavy rain twin-peaked volcano erupted again at 19:30 on Monday, sending ash clouds and lava up to 13km into the air. It erupted a third time at 05:53 on Tuesday at a reduced shared overnight show glowing red lava spurting from the volcano's peaks as residents get into cars and buses to flee. More than 4,000 people have been evacuated from the area so far, according to the local disaster management who have stayed put are facing a shortage of water, food and masks, local authorities say."As the eruption continues, with several secondary explosions and ash clouds drifting westward and northward, the affected communities who have not been relocated... require focused emergency response efforts," say Paulus Sony Sang Tukan, who leads the Pululera village, about 8km from Lewotobi Laki-laki."Water is still available, but there's concern about its cleanliness and whether it has been contaminated, since our entire area was blanketed in thick volcanic ash during yesterday's [eruptions]," he said. Indonesia sits on the Pacific "Ring of Fire" where tectonic plates collide, causing frequent volcanic activity as well as Laki-laki has erupted multiple times this year - no casualties have been reported so an eruption last November killed at least ten people and forced thousands to which means "man" in Indonesian, is twinned with the calmer but taller 1,703m named Perempuan, the Indonesian word for "woman".Additional reporting by Eliazar Ballo in Kupang.
