As Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki experiences another eruption, ash clouds have soared 18 km into the atmosphere, prompting mass evacuations and heightened safety measures in the region.
Indonesian Volcano Lewotobi Laki-laki Erupts, Forces Mass Evacuations
Indonesian Volcano Lewotobi Laki-laki Erupts, Forces Mass Evacuations
Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki's latest eruption sends plumes of ash into the air, leading to widespread evacuations and flight cancellations.
The volcano erupted at 11:05 AM local time on Monday, with authorities quickly raising the alert to its highest level due to the intensity and potential danger related to aviation. More than 4,000 residents have been evacuated as the geological agency warns of additional hazards, including lahar floods if the rain persists.
Residents that remain face shortages of essential supplies, raising concerns over the safety of available water. With a history of eruptions and their dangers in the area, the local disaster management agency continues to monitor the situation closely.
Indonesia, located within the Pacific "Ring of Fire," has seen multiple eruptions from Lewotobi Laki-laki this year alone, although there have been no reports of casualties in the latest incidents. Previous eruptions, however, have not been as forgiving, with one event last November claiming ten lives. The volcano, whose name translates to "man," reclines beside its taller neighbor, Perempuan, "woman."
Further updates continue as residents and officials navigate this significant natural disaster.
Residents that remain face shortages of essential supplies, raising concerns over the safety of available water. With a history of eruptions and their dangers in the area, the local disaster management agency continues to monitor the situation closely.
Indonesia, located within the Pacific "Ring of Fire," has seen multiple eruptions from Lewotobi Laki-laki this year alone, although there have been no reports of casualties in the latest incidents. Previous eruptions, however, have not been as forgiving, with one event last November claiming ten lives. The volcano, whose name translates to "man," reclines beside its taller neighbor, Perempuan, "woman."
Further updates continue as residents and officials navigate this significant natural disaster.
