Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki erupts
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Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki spewing lava and volcanic ash up to approximately 10km high, on Aug 1.
PHOTO: AFP
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JAKARTA - Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki in East Nusa Tenggara province erupted on Aug 1, spewing a more than 10km-high ash column, the country’s volcanology agency said.
The volcano had experienced a number of eruptions in recent months, including one in early July where it belched an 18km-high volcanic ash cloud, causing flight disruptions to and from the nearby resort island of Bali
The volcanology agency on Aug 1 warned people to clear a 6km to 7km area from the crater and to be cautious of mudflow risks in case of heavy rainfall.
Photos shared by the agency showed a dramatic scene of volcanic lightning flashing over the volcano and the ash column reflecting the red colour of the lava flowing down the mountain’s slopes. REUTERS
