Indonesian Volcano Erupts Again, Spewing Ash 10km High

Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki's latest eruption follows a series of deadly outbursts, prompting evacuations and highest alert status.

Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki on Flores Island has erupted multiple times this week, with the latest ash plume reaching 10 kilometers into the sky.
The eruptions have caused significant damage, destroying over 2,000 homes and affecting more than 10,000 people.
Nine people were killed earlier in the week, and thousands have been evacuated from an expanded 8-kilometer exclusion zone.
Authorities have issued the highest alert level for the volcano, warning of potential cold lava floods due to heavy rains.
Local air traffic has been disrupted, with several airports closed due to the ash cloud, impacting regional travel.