Volcano alert elevated to highest level after Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki erupts
Story by Associated PressLEMBATA, Indonesia — Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki volcano in south-central Indonesia erupted on Tuesday, spewing towering columns of hot ash into the air. Authorities raised the eruption alert to the highest level and expanded the danger zone to 8 kilometers (about 5 miles) from the crater.
Indonesia’s Geology Agency said in a statement it recorded the volcano unleashing 10,000 meters (about 32,800 feet) of thick grey clouds on Tuesday afternoon, following significant volcanic activities, including 50 in two hours, rather than the usual daily 8 to 10 activities.
Lewotobi Laki-Laki volcano spewing volcanic materials during an eruption in East Flores, East Nusa Tenggara province, Indonesia, 17 June 2025. PVMBG HANDOUT/EPA-EFE/ShutterstockThere were no casualties reported.
Residents were warned to be vigilant about heavy rainfall triggering lava flows in rivers originating from the volcano
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