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Yahoo
07-07-2025
- Yahoo
Indonesia volcano spews 18-kilometre ash tower
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 11:05 am 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". 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". mrc-jfx/mtp
New York Times
17-06-2025
- Climate
- New York Times
Indonesian Volcano Erupts, Spewing Ash Miles High
The Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki volcano in southeastern Indonesia erupted spectacularly on Tuesday night, blasting thick gray ash at least 5,000 meters, or about 16,000 feet, above its peak, the country's volcanic agency reported. There were no reports of injuries in the immediate aftermath. The ash plume was reported to be visible as far as 100 miles away. Video of the moment of eruption showed an already smoking mountain suddenly belching forth black smoke and flames. The government agency urged people to stay at least four to five miles away from the volcano, which is on the island of Flores. It warned that a shower of ash or a lava flow triggered by rain could follow. In the hours before the eruption, smoke was seen coming from the mountain, and there was a significant increase in minor, deep earthquakes: 50 were detected in two hours when eight to 10 would usually be expected in a day. More serious earthquakes were a concern after the eruption. The thousands of islands of Indonesia have among the most active volcanoes in the world. Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki also erupted last November, killing 10 people and triggering more than a dozen earthquakes. 'Laki-laki' in the name of the mountain indicates 'male.' Its nearby sister mountain, Lewotobi Perempuan, erupts less often. 'Perempuan' means 'female.'
Daily Mail
02-06-2025
- Climate
- Daily Mail
BREAKING NEWS Terrified tourists run for their lives as Mount Etna erupts, sending gigantic plume of ash into the sky
Tourists have been seen running for their lives after Mount Etna erupted, sending a gigantic plume of ash into the sky. The most active volcano in Europe had been experiencing some activity in the last few hours but has escalated to continuous 'explosions of growing intensity'. An orange aviation warning has been issued. Italy 's National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology said earlier this morning: 'Over the past few hours, the activity flagged in the previous statement issued at 4.14am (3.14am BST) has carried on with strombolian explosions of growing intensity that, at the moment, are of strong intensity and nearly continuous. 'Over the past few hours, the falling of a little thin ash has been flagged in the Piano Vetore area.' Mount Etna, located on the eastern coast of Sicily, is one of the most active volcanoes worldwide and has been going through an especially active period for the last five years. This is a breaking story, more to follow.
