Mount Lewotbi Laki-laki erupted on Tuesday in south-central Indonesia. Authorities raised the highest volcano eruption alert and also expanded the danger zone to 8 kilometers from the Carter. Indonesia's Geology Agency said in a statement that it recorded the volcano unleashing 10,000 meters of dense grey clouds on Tuesday afternoon.
According to the BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation), a red alert was issued by the local authorities after the giant volcano erupted at 5:35 PM local time, as per the statement of Indonesia's volcanology agency. Here's everything you need to know about Mount Lewotbi Laki-laki.
About Mount Lewotbi Laki-laki
Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki is a volcano in Indonesia. It is part of a twin volcano system with Lewotobi Perempuan. Laki-laki means make in Indonesia, and it is considered one of the most active volcanoes in the country. It is located in the southeastern part of the island of Flores. Lewotobi Laki-laki is 400 wide and it is formed by successive layers of lava, ash, and volcanic debris.
Mount Lewotbi Laki-laki erupted
On Tuesday, Mount Lewotbi Laki-laki erupted and it released a towering ash cloud reaching up to 32,800 feet and further expanded into a mushroom-shaped ash cloud that could be seen from the cities located 90 kilometers to 150 kilometers from the mountain.
The Official handle of Bali shared videos and photos on Instagram with the caption. The caption of the post reads, "The eruption sent thick volcanic ash and glowing materials into the sky, sparking panic among nearby residents." The local authorities has prohibited communities from engaging in any activity within a radius of 7 km from the crater and 8 km in the southwest and northeast sectors.
An alert has been issued to aircraft from flying
Following the eruption of Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki, the Volcanology and Geological Disaster Mitigation Centre (PVMBG) issued a top-level aviation alert, effectively banning flights below 6,000 meters in the vicinity of the volcano. This was due to the volcano spewing an ash column, posing a significant risk to air travel. No casualties have been reported yet. Residents living around the volcano are also advised to take precautions against the potential of heavy rainfall triggering lava floods in rivers originating from the crater.
Indonesia is referred to as being part of the Ring of Fire
Indonesia is often referred to as being part of the Ring of Fire, also known as the Pacific Ring of Fire. This is the region around the Pacific Ocean where a large number of earthquakes and volcano eruptions occur. Indonesia is located in the region where a point of several tectonic plates meets, which makes it the region prone to volcanic and seismic activity.
