Volcano eruption sends ash 11 miles into sky

WorldEnvironment
2 Aug 2025 • 7:54 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki in Indonesia erupted for a second consecutive day on Saturday, sending ash and volcanic material up to 18 kilometres (11 miles) into the sky.
  • The eruptions, including one on Friday evening, blanketed nearby villages with debris, though no casualties have been reported.
  • Indonesia's Geology Agency observed an avalanche of searing gas clouds, rocks, and lava travelling down the mountain's slopes, with volcanic material thrown up to eight kilometres (five miles) from the crater.
  • The volcano, located on Flores island, has been at the highest alert level since 18 June, leading to the doubling of its exclusion zone to a seven-kilometre (4.3-mile) radius.
  • This event follows a major eruption less than a month ago that affected Bali's airport, and is considered one of Indonesia's largest since the 2010 Mount Merapi eruption.

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