Volcano Erupts in Indonesia: 16,000 Residents Evacuated As Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki Erupts Again (See Pics and Videos)

Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki erupted once again on Saturday, November 9, sending hot ash 9.9 kilometres (6.2 miles) into the sky and forcing the evacuation of 16,000 residents. The eruption, which is the second in a week, has intensified, with authorities expanding the no-entry zone to 9 kilometres around the volcano in East Nusa Tenggara province. The eruption follows Monday’s deadly blast that claimed nine lives and injured several others. On Friday, approximately 10,700 people were relocated, and efforts continue to clear nearby villages threatened by ongoing volcanic activity. The volcano’s eruptions have been spewing towering columns of ash, with the latest eruption being the largest recorded. Volcano Erupts in Indonesia: 9 Dead As Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki Erupts in Flores Island, High Alert Issued As Hot Ashes Hit Nearby Villages (Watch Videos).

Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki Erupts Again

🚨🇮🇩INDONESIA VOLCANO ERUPTS AGAIN, FORCES MASS EVACUATION

Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki erupted multiple times, sending ash 6.2 miles high and killing nine in East Nusa Tenggara province.

Authorities are expanding the no-entry zone to 5.6 miles and evacuating 16,000 residents as… pic.twitter.com/lQi7Gq9qSO

— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) November 9, 2024

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