Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki in eastern Indonesia erupted on Tuesday, spewing a massive ash cloud over six miles high and forcing authorities to issue evacuation orders. The National Disaster Management Agency raised the volcanic alert level to 4, indicating severe risk, and expanded evacuation zones as several nearby villages reported falling ash and debris. The airport in East Nusa Tenggara province shut down, affecting flights to tourist hotspots like Bali. This eruption is part of a broader set of natural emergencies in Indonesia, including landslides and heavy flooding in other regions.
Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki erupted in eastern Indonesia, leading to an ash cloud of over six miles and an evacuation order across nearby villages.
The National Disaster Management Agency raised the volcanic alert to level 4, its highest, with reports of ash and debris affecting several villages.
The eruption was significant, being one of the most major in 2025, after a record of eruptions, including one in November that resulted in fatalities.
The eruption resulted in the closure of the airport in East Nusa Tenggara, affecting flight schedules to Bali, a major tourist destination.
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