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Yahoo
21-06-2025
- Yahoo
Indonesia's Lewotobi Laki-laki volcano erupts twice in 2 days, unleashing 6-mile-high ash cloud
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. A volcano in Indonesia sent gigantic ash plumes into the sky during two eruptions on Tuesday (June 17) and Wednesday (June 18). Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki first erupted at 5:35 p.m. local time (5:35 a.m. ET) on Tuesday, unleashing a mushroom-shaped ash cloud measuring more than 6 miles (10 kilometers) high, Indonesia's Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources said in a translated statement. The cloud was visible up to 95 miles (150 km) from the volcano and showered nearby villages with debris, according to the statement. The eruption was accompanied by rumbling, lightning and thunder, which is typical of explosive eruptions that spew enormous amounts of material, officials said. A second eruption shook Lewotobi Laki-laki on Wednesday, shooting more ash 3 miles (5 km) into the sky, the Associated Press reported. No casualties have been reported from these eruptions. Related: Watch mesmerizing 1,000-foot-tall lava fountains: Kilauea volcano erupting in ways not seen for 40 years Lewotobi Laki-laki is one of two volcanic peaks on the Lewotobi edifice in Flores, an island in eastern Indonesia with about 2 million inhabitants. The other peak, Lewotobi Perempuan, is located less than 1.2 miles (2 km) away from Lewotobi Laki-laki and is currently less active. "Laki-laki" means "man" in Indonesian, while "perempuan" is a word for "woman" with somewhat derogatory connotations. Warning signs at Lewoboti Laki-laki prompted officials to raise the eruption alert to the highest level on Tuesday, according to the statement. RELATED STORIES —Mount Etna eruption in images: See Europe's largest active volcano blow from different angles —Never-before-seen chain of volcanoes discovered hiding near the Cook Islands —The closer a volcano is to erupting, the greener the trees around it look from space Muhammad Wafid, the head of Indonesia's Geological Survey at the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, ordered evacuations within a radius of about 4 miles (7 km) from the eruption center and in an area where there is a risk of lava flows due to heavy rain. "We immediately deployed an Emergency Response Team to immediately be at the affected location to provide technical assistance," Wafid said in the statement. Dozens of flights were canceled or delayed as a result of the eruptions. An eruption of Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki in November 2024 killed at least 10 people. The volcano also erupted in March 2025.
The Star
17-06-2025
- The Star
Volcano erupts as highest alert level declared
Tower of ash: Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki spewing volcanic ash as seen from Nobo village in East Flores, East Nusa Tenggara. — AFP A volcano in eastern Indonesia erupted, spewing an ash cloud more than a kilometre high after authorities raised the country's highest alert level. Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki on the tourist island of Flores erupted shortly after midnight yesterday, sending an ash cloud 1.2km above its peak, Indonesia's volcanology agency reported. The volcano erupted once more at 9.36am, the agency said. The latest rumblings follow authorities on Sunday evening raising the alert level of the 1,584m twin-peaked volcano to the highest in the country's four-tiered system. 'Lewotobi Laki-Laki's activities are still high,' Indonesia's geological agency head Muhammad Wafid warned on Sunday. 'The potential for a larger eruption than before can occur,' he said in a statement. A series of eruptions on Sunday spewed ash as high as 6km above Laki-Laki's peak, according to the volcanology agency. Wafid urged residents to wear face masks to protect themselves from volcanic ash, while telling people not to carry out any activities at least 6km from the crater. The geological agency chief also warned of the possibility of hazardous lahar floods – a type of mud or debris flow – if heavy rain occurs, particularly for communities around rivers that originate at the volcano's peak. In November, Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki erupted multiple times, killing nine people, cancelling scores of flights to Bali and forcing the evacuation of thousands. Laki-Laki, which means man in Indonesian, is twinned with the calmer but taller 1,703m volcano named Perempuan, after the Indonesian word for woman. Indonesia experiences frequent seismic and volcanic activity due to its position on the Pacific 'Ring of Fire'. — AFP
Libya Review
10-06-2025
- Politics
- Libya Review
Libya Reaffirms Solidarity with Palestine at ILO Conference
Libya has reaffirmed its support for Palestine's full membership in the International Labour Organization (ILO), according to a statement delivered by Labour and Rehabilitation Minister Eng. Ali Al-Abed during the 113th International Labour Conference in Geneva. In his address to the global assembly, the minister condemned the forced displacement and ongoing violations faced by the Palestinian people. He urged the international community to uphold the labour and human rights of Palestinians, reaffirming Libya's solidarity with their cause. Al-Abed highlighted Libya's commitment to social justice and democratic values, stating that the country prioritises the protection of workers' rights and dignity. He emphasised ongoing efforts to improve workplace safety and enhance the overall working environment. The minister praised the ILO for its continued efforts in defending labour rights globally. He also presented Libya's 'Wafid' initiative, which aims to regulate the status of foreign workers and expand inclusivity within the national labour market. The initiative reflects the government's strategy to manage labour more effectively and ensure rights protection in line with international standards. Additionally, Al-Abed touched on Libya's steps to align its national legislation with international conventions, particularly in areas concerning forced labour and human trafficking. He reiterated Libya's rejection of all forms of forced work and exploitation. The minister also noted the government's efforts to adapt to changes in the digital economy and safeguard workers operating in new and emerging sectors. He reaffirmed Libya's aim to ensure a just and inclusive transition for all segments of the workforce. Tags: ILOLabourlibyaPalestine
Express Tribune
01-06-2025
- General
- Express Tribune
Collapse of Indonesia quarry kills 19, six still missing as rescue efforts continue
Drone view of search and rescue operations in the aftermath of rock collapse at a quarry in Cirebon, West Java Province, Indonesia May 30, 2025 in this picture obtained from social media. PHOTO: REUTERS Listen to article A rock collapse at a quarry at Cirebon in West Java province has killed 19 people, injured eight and there are six still missing, local police said on Sunday. Indonesian search and rescue agency Basarnas said authorities continued their search on Sunday for people trapped in the rubble after the collapse on Friday. Police said they had named two suspects for environmental law violations and for not providing safety equipment and for negligence. The Energy and Mineral Resources Ministry said in a statement it would investigate the cause of the collapse and conduct an assessment to identify any potential further landslides. Cirebon Regency is prone to soil movement, especially when precipitation is above normal, while the area of the collapse has a cliff slope, the chief of the ministry's geological agency, Muhammad Wafid, said in the statement. Wafid said the undercutting method used in the open mining area and the steep slope may also have played a role in the collapse. "While carrying out evacuation and search efforts, (rescuers) must pay attention to the weather and steep slopes, and not carry out activities during and after heavy rain, because this area still has the potential for further landslides that could hit or bury officers," Wafid said. The site of Friday's collapse in Cirebon is dangerous and "does not meet safety standards for workers", West Java Governor Dedi Mulyadi posted on Instagram.
TimesLIVE
01-06-2025
- Climate
- TimesLIVE
Search continues for Indonesia quarry collapse victims, death toll at 17
Indonesian authorities will continue searching on Sunday for eight people trapped in a rock collapse at a quarry in West Java, where the death toll has reached 17 with six injured, the search and rescue agency Basarnas said. The toll, as reported by the victims' families, is provisional, the agency said in a statement late on Saturday. The site of Friday's collapse in Cirebon is dangerous and 'does not meet safety standards for workers', West Java governor Dedi Mulyadi posted on Instagram. The energy and mineral resources ministry said it would investigate the cause of the collapse and conduct an assessment to identify any potential further landslides. Cirebon Regency is prone to soil movement, especially when precipitation is above normal, while the area of the collapse has a cliff slope, the chief of the ministry's geological agency, Muhammad Wafid, said. Wafid said the undercutting method used in the open mining area and the steep slope may also have played a role in the collapse. 'While carrying out evacuation and search efforts, (rescuers) must pay attention to the weather and steep slopes, and not carry out activities during and after heavy rain, because this area still has the potential for further landslides that could hit or bury officers,' Wafid said.
