A spectacular eruption of Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki in Indonesia occurred on Tuesday night, sending a massive ash plume soaring up to 16,000 feet, with no immediate reports of injuries.
Indonesian Volcano Erupts Again, Clouds Skies with Ash
Indonesian Volcano Erupts Again, Clouds Skies with Ash
Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki releases ash thousands of feet into the atmosphere, causing evacuation warnings.
The Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki volcano in southeastern Indonesia erupted spectacularly on Tuesday night, blasting thick gray ash at least 5,000 meters (approximately 16,000 feet) above its peak, as reported by the country’s volcanic agency. Fortunately, there were no reports of injuries in the immediate aftermath of the eruption, which created an ash plume visible up to 100 miles away.
Footage captured during the eruption revealed a mountain that had been emitting smoke suddenly erupting in a violent explosion of black smoke and flames. Local authorities issued warnings for people to remain at least four to five miles away from the volcano, located on Flores Island, stressing the potential for ash showers or volcanic lava flows induced by rainfall.
Prior to the eruption, there were significant signs of activity around the volcano, including numerous minor earthquakes—50 were detected within a two-hour period when only eight to ten are usually expected in a single day. The seismic activity raises concerns over potential more serious earthquakes following the eruption.
Indonesia, an archipelago of thousands of islands, is known for having some of the most active volcanoes globally. Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki's last significant eruption occurred last November, resulting in the tragic loss of 10 lives and sparking more than a dozen earthquakes.
Interestingly, “Laki-laki” in the mountain's name translates to “male” in Bahasa Indonesia, while its nearby counterpart, Lewotobi Perempuan, translates to “female” and is known to erupt less frequently.
Footage captured during the eruption revealed a mountain that had been emitting smoke suddenly erupting in a violent explosion of black smoke and flames. Local authorities issued warnings for people to remain at least four to five miles away from the volcano, located on Flores Island, stressing the potential for ash showers or volcanic lava flows induced by rainfall.
Prior to the eruption, there were significant signs of activity around the volcano, including numerous minor earthquakes—50 were detected within a two-hour period when only eight to ten are usually expected in a single day. The seismic activity raises concerns over potential more serious earthquakes following the eruption.
Indonesia, an archipelago of thousands of islands, is known for having some of the most active volcanoes globally. Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki's last significant eruption occurred last November, resulting in the tragic loss of 10 lives and sparking more than a dozen earthquakes.
Interestingly, “Laki-laki” in the mountain's name translates to “male” in Bahasa Indonesia, while its nearby counterpart, Lewotobi Perempuan, translates to “female” and is known to erupt less frequently.
