The Lewotobi Laki-Laki volcano in Indonesia has erupted. A volcanic ash cloud rose to a height of 11 kilometers, impacting residents of nearby towns. Authorities declared the highest level of danger and ordered an evacuation within an 8-kilometer radius around the volcano, as lava flows could spread due to heavy rains.
According to the Indonesian Geological Agency, the eruption occurred on Tuesday afternoon. A massive mushroom-shaped ash cloud was visible from 90 to 150 kilometers away from the site.
Fortunately, no casualties or damages have been reported so far. However, residents in the region are advised to stay especially cautious due to the risk of landslides caused by lava flows combined with heavy rainfall.
For reference, Lewotobi Laki-Laki is an active stratovolcano located on the island of Flores in Indonesia. It stands 1,584 meters tall. Its last eruption was in November of last year.
The name “Lewotobi Laki-Laki” translates from Indonesian as “man.” Nearby is its less active twin volcano, Perempuan, which means “woman.”
