Overview

• Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki erupted eight times on May 18, 2025, with ash clouds reaching up to 5.5 km high, followed by a smaller eruption on May 19.
• Indonesian authorities elevated the alert level to its highest tier on May 18 at 8 PM local time, citing sustained volcanic activity.
• A 6 km exclusion zone has been established around the crater, and residents have been warned of potential cold lava flows during heavy rains.
• Despite the eruptions, no evacuations or flight cancellations have been reported, though past activity has disrupted air travel to Bali.
• Volcanic monitoring agencies, including PVMBG and Darwin VAAC, are closely observing the situation to guide safety measures and response efforts.