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Lewotobi Laki-Laki Erupts Again, Sends 18-Kilometer Ash Column

Authorities maintain a six-kilometer exclusion zone alongside stringent mask requirements following the explosive event.

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Overview

  • The volcano erupted at 11:05 a.m. local time on July 7, projecting ash up to 18 kilometers above its summit.
  • The Indonesian Geological Agency has classified the activity level as 'very high' in response to ongoing explosive eruptions and tremors.
  • No injuries or damage have been reported in the immediate aftermath of the ash blast.
  • Bali’s international airport reports no flight cancellations and continues normal operations despite the ash plume.
  • A previous eruption in June led to dozens of flight cancellations and forced evacuations in communities downwind.