A powerful Lewotobi Laki-laki volcano erupted in Indonesia today, May 18, sending ash plumes soaring up to 30,000 feet into the sky. The dramatic eruption was captured on video, showing the volcanic ash billowing forcefully from the crater, followed by thick grey clouds covering the surrounding sky. The video was shot from a distance, showing the intensity of the eruption. Acting on the eruption. The authorities asked residents living near the volcano to maintain a distance of at least 6 Km and raised the aviation colour code to Red, signalling a severe hazard to air traffic. More details are awaited as authorities monitor the situation closely. Volcano Eruption Caught on Camera in Indonesia: Mount Ibu on Halmahera Island Erupts in North Maluku Province, Spews Hot Lava and Smoke Into the Air (Watch Video).

Lewotobi Laki-laki Volcano Erupts in Indonesia

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