Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki Erupts Again, Spews 10 Km-High Ash Cloud; Video of Dramatic Volcanic Lightning Surfaces
Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki erupted on Friday night, spewing a towering ash cloud over 10 km high. No flights were immediately affected, but authorities warned residents to stay 6–7 km away and be alert for mudslides. Volcanic lightning and lava flows created a dramatic scene.
Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki erupted again on Friday night, sending an ash column over 10 kilometres into the sky. The eruption occurred at 8:48pm local time, according to the country’s volcanic agency. While no flight disruptions were immediately reported, authorities have warned residents to maintain a 6-7 km distance from the crater and stay alert for potential mudslides due to rain. Photos from the eruption showed lava cascading down the mountain, with volcanic lightning dramatically illuminating the ash plume. The volcano, which has erupted multiple times in recent months, previously forced international flight cancellations in July with an 18 km-high ash cloud. Lewotobi Laki-Laki, meaning “man” in Indonesian, is paired with the nearby Perempuan volcano—meaning “woman.” Indonesia lies on the Pacific Ring of Fire, making it highly prone to volcanic and seismic activity. Volcano Erupts in Indonesia: 24 Flights Cancelled As Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki Spews Ash 18 Kilometres Into Sky, Videos Surface.
Mount Lewotobi Erupts Again
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