Overview

• The July 7 eruption at 11:05 local time propelled a dense ash column 18 kilometers into the atmosphere, surpassing typical commercial flight altitudes.
• Pyroclastic flows of hot gas, rock, and lava traveled up to 5 kilometers, and drone surveys revealed lava filling the crater alongside ongoing magma-driven tremors.
• All flights between Bali and Australia have been canceled and Frans Seda Airport on Flores has remained closed since early 2024 due to volcanic hazards.
• A 6–7km exclusion zone around the crater remains in effect under a Level 4 alert, with residents advised to wear masks and avoid drainage areas prone to lahars.
• Government and humanitarian agencies are operating evacuation centers to distribute food, water and hygiene supplies and provide medical aid to displaced families.