At least 10 individuals lost their lives following a volcanic eruption at Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki in eastern Indonesia, with officials warning of rising earthquake risks in the region. The eruption, described as particularly violent, lasted over 24 minutes and was accompanied by a series of aftershocks.
At Least 10 Lives Lost as Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki Erupts in Indonesia
At Least 10 Lives Lost as Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki Erupts in Indonesia
A volcanic eruption in eastern Indonesia has left a tragic toll as authorities express concerns over continued seismic activity.
As per the Indonesian Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation, the volcano erupted again in the early hours following the initial explosion, resulting in a substantial smoke column reaching 300 meters high by the next morning. The National Agency for Disaster Management confirmed that rescuers had recovered nine bodies, while another person is thought to be trapped under the debris.
The eruption caused destruction across seven villages, with many of the 10,000 residents fleeing to safety. Government officials have advised locals to maintain a distance of at least 7 kilometers from the volcano as a precaution. Villagers in Klatanlo were among those severely impacted, resulting in a desperate search for victims.
Indonesia, positioned along the Pacific "Ring of Fire," is notorious for its active volcanoes, which frequently result in deadly eruptions. This recent event follows a pattern of heightened volcanic activity at Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki, which has erupted 43 times since late October alone, causing ash plumes that have soared 800 meters into the atmosphere.
Muhammad Wafid, head of Indonesia's Geological Agency, noted a "significant increase" in volcanic activity, foreseeing more potential eruptions in the coming days. The nation's preparedness for volcanic threats continues, as Indonesia faces one of the highest risks of geological disasters in the world.
The eruption caused destruction across seven villages, with many of the 10,000 residents fleeing to safety. Government officials have advised locals to maintain a distance of at least 7 kilometers from the volcano as a precaution. Villagers in Klatanlo were among those severely impacted, resulting in a desperate search for victims.
Indonesia, positioned along the Pacific "Ring of Fire," is notorious for its active volcanoes, which frequently result in deadly eruptions. This recent event follows a pattern of heightened volcanic activity at Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki, which has erupted 43 times since late October alone, causing ash plumes that have soared 800 meters into the atmosphere.
Muhammad Wafid, head of Indonesia's Geological Agency, noted a "significant increase" in volcanic activity, foreseeing more potential eruptions in the coming days. The nation's preparedness for volcanic threats continues, as Indonesia faces one of the highest risks of geological disasters in the world.
