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News|VolcanoesIndonesia’s Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki erupts, sends volcanic ash 10km highAuthorities warn locals and tourists to stay at least 6km away from the site of the volcano and to be ready for evacuation.

Authorities in Indonesia have elevated the volcano emergency alert to its highest level following the eruption of Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki . The eruption expelled volcanic ash approximately 10 km (6.2 miles) into the atmosphere.

ZBy Zachary BurnsOct 15, 20251 min read

Authorities in Indonesia have elevated the volcano emergency alert to its highest level following the eruption of Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki . The eruption expelled volcanic ash approximately 10 km (6.2 miles) into the atmosphere.

Currently, there are no reports of casualties or structural damage. However, residents and visitors on Flores Island have been advised to avoid the vicinity of the volcano and stay prepared for potential evacuation orders.

The Centre for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation has urged the public to remain calm, adhere to local government instructions, and disregard misinformation from unreliable sources.

The eruption occurred at 1:35 am on Wednesday (Tuesday 18:35 GMT) and lasted approximately nine minutes, following a previous eruption two hours earlier, as reported by Indonesia’s Geological Agency. A safe distance of 6 to 7 km (3.7 to 4.3 miles) from the volcano is recommended due to the discharge of volcanic materials reaching 10 km (6.2 miles) above the mountain's 1,584-metre-high (5,080 ft) peak.

Authorities in Indonesia have elevated the volcano emergency alert to its highest level following the eruption of Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki .
Zachary Burns · Thehackingpost

Muhammad Wafid, head of the Geological Agency, also highlighted the risk of volcanic mudflows in the event of heavy rainfall and the potential disruption to airport operations and flight paths due to the ash column.

Fransiskus Xaverius Seda Airport in Maumere, located approximately 60 km (37 miles) west of Lewotobi, has suspended operations. The closure is expected to remain in effect until Thursday.

In July, Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki erupted, releasing an 18 km-high (11-mile) ash cloud, which led to flight cancellations at Bali's international airport. In November 2024, an eruption resulted in ten fatalities and significant property damage in local villages.

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Indonesia is home to more than 120 active volcanoes and is part of the Pacific "Ring of Fire," a region known for significant seismic activities.

Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.

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