Volcano Eruption in Indonesia Sends Ash 10km Into Sky
A volcano in eastern Indonesia erupted on Friday, releasing a towering ash plume nearly 10 kilometers high, just weeks after a previous eruption disrupted air travel in Bali.
Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki, located on the tourist island of Flores and standing at 1,584 meters, erupted following a build-up of volcanic gases, according to Indonesia's National Volcanology Agency. The agency confirmed the ash cloud rose approximately 10 kilometers above the summit.
Agency chief Muhammad Wafid
stated
that the eruption was caused by a gas accumulation over recent weeks. He warned that the eruption could trigger dangerous volcanic mudflows or debris flows, particularly if heavy rainfall occurs. These flows could pose serious threats to communities located near rivers surrounding the volcano.
No casualties or damage have been reported so far, but authorities have advised residents and tourists to avoid activities within a 6-kilometer radius of the volcano.
Last month, the same volcano erupted, sending ash 18 kilometers into the sky and causing the cancellation of 24 flights at Bali's airport.
Indonesia is part of the Pacific Ring of Fire, a region known for high volcanic and seismic activity.
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