JAKARTA: A volcano in eastern Indonesia erupted, spewing a colossal ash tower 18km into the sky on Monday (Jul 7), authorities said, just weeks after it caused dozens of flight cancellations to and from the popular resort island of Bali.
Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki, a 1,584m-high twin-peaked volcano on the tourist island of Flores, erupted at 11.05am local time, the volcanology agency said in a statement.
“An eruption of Lewotobi Laki-Laki Volcano occurred … with the observed ash column height reaching approximately 18,000m above the summit,” the agency said.
The agency said the explosion came with loud thuds. It warned of the possibility of hazardous lahar floods – a type of mud or debris flow of volcanic materials – if heavy rain occurs, particularly for communities near rivers.
There were no immediate reports of damages or casualties.
Last month, dozens of flights to and from Bali were cancelled after the volcano erupted. Volcanic ash rained down on several communities around the volcano and forced the evacuation of at least one village.
Source: CNA
