Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki roared back to life this week, unleashing a powerful eruption that sent lava and ash plumes soaring up to 10 kilometers into the sky. Authorities have raised the alert to its highest level and ordered mass evacuations as the situation continues to escalate.
The eruption began late Tuesday and intensified in the early hours of Wednesday, with the country’s Geological Agency confirming multiple blasts within hours. The dramatic explosions lit up the night sky over East Nusa Tenggara province, forcing residents to flee their homes. Officials say more than 1,000 people have already been evacuated, with shelters being prepared for many more.
Disaster management teams reported that villages surrounding the volcano are blanketed in ash, while flights in the region are being closely monitored due to the risk of volcanic debris disrupting air travel. Residents within a six-kilometer radius have been urged to stay away, and tourists have been warned not to approach the mountain.
Mount Lewotobi is part of a twin volcanic system, alongside its sister peak Lewotobi Perempuan. While only the Laki-Laki cone is currently erupting, both are considered highly active. The volcano last erupted in November 2024, an event that killed at least nine people and injured dozens more.
Indonesia, which sits on the Pacific Ring of Fire, is home to around 120 active volcanoes, making it one of the most disaster-prone nations in the world. Experts warn that the combination of volcanic activity and heavy seasonal rains could trigger dangerous lahars, or volcanic mudflows, in the coming days.
Authorities say the situation remains volatile, with seismic activity still rising beneath the mountain. For now, the priority is keeping residents safe as emergency crews race to move families out of harm’s way.
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