US EditionIndonesia’s Lewotobi Laki Laki Volcano Unleashes New Burst of Hot Ash
Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki's eruptions prompted the highest alert, airport closure, and evacuation warnings as ash clouds reached 10km and residents face risks of volcanic floods.
- Mt Lewotobi Laki-Laki on Flores Island erupted twice, sending volcanic materials 10km above its 1584m-high peak.
- Authorities warned residents and tourists to keep away from the area, preparing for possible evacuations.
- The towering column of ash could disrupt airport operations and flight paths if it spreads further.
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Several villages around Lewotobi Laki-Laki volcano have been evacuated and air traffic restricted. Experts warn against mud avalanches.
Indonesia's Lewotobi Laki Laki volcano unleashes new burst of hot ash (World)
Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki, one of Indonesia's most active volcanoes, erupted for a second straight day Wednesday, spewing towering columns of hot ash that later blanketed villages. No casualties were immediately reported. Indonesia's Geology Agency said an eruption in the early morning sent lava and ...
Indonesia Volcano Blows Ash 6 Miles High
Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki, one of Indonesia's most active volcanoes, erupted for a second straight day Wednesday, spewing towering columns of hot ash that later blanketed villages. No casualties were immediately reported. As the AP reports, Indonesia's Geology Agency said an eruption in the early morning sent lava and clouds...
Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki erupts, sends volcanic ash 10km high
Authorities in Indonesia have raised the volcano emergency alert to its highest level after Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki erupted, spewing volcanic ash an estimated 10km (6.2 miles) into the sky. There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage on Wednesday, but authorities have warned residents and tourists on the eastern Indonesian island of Flores to keep away from the mountain and prepare for possible evacuation. "The public should remain …
Over the volcano Lewotobi Laki-Laki, an ash column rises up to ten kilometers. The local airport has been closed. Because the Indonesian volcano has been breaking out again and again since 2023, the highest warning level has been valid for a long time.
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