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Lewotobi Laki-Laki Volcano Erupts Again, Sending Ash 4,000 Meters High

Indonesian authorities enforce safety measures as the active volcano on Flores Island continues to pose risks following weekend eruptions.

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Die Aschewolke über dem Vulkan Lewotobi Laki-Laki

Overview

  • The Lewotobi Laki-Laki volcano on Flores Island erupted twice over the weekend, with major activity recorded on Saturday and Sunday evening.
  • Both eruptions produced ash columns reaching 4,000 meters, accompanied by loud explosions, according to the Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation.
  • Authorities maintain a six-kilometer exclusion zone around the crater and urge residents and visitors to wear masks for protection against ash.
  • No new fatalities or flight disruptions to Bali have been reported following the latest eruptions, though previous activity in March and 2024 caused significant air traffic disruptions.
  • The volcano has been intermittently active since late 2023, with past eruptions resulting in fatalities, mass evacuations, and destruction of homes.