Indonesian Volcano Erupts

On Tuesday, Lewotobi Laki-laki volcano in Indonesia erupted. The eruption sent clouds of ash and smoke 6.8 miles into the sky, causing problems with air travel to and from tourist sites in Indonesia. No injuries have been reported so far.

Indonesia is a country made up of thousands of islands. It is located in the “Ring of Fire,” which is a large area in the Pacific Ocean where earthquakes and volcanoes are common. Indonesia has 120 active volcanoes.

Mount Lewotobi is 5,250 feet tall and is located on the island of Flores. It has two peaks, one of them being Lewotobi Laki-laki. The other peak, Lewotobi Perempuan, is also active, but it has not erupted for a long time.

Lewotobi Laki-laki first erupted on Tuesday evening, blasting out an ash cloud that people saw from almost 100 miles away. The government raised the alert level to its highest level and told people to stay at least 5 miles away from it. There were also concerns that rain could cause dangerous conditions, so people living near the volcano were moved to safer areas. On Wednesday morning, the volcano erupted again, spewing another ash cloud 0.6 miles into the air. The ash even fell on villages far away from it.

The eruption has affected air traffic, and the airport on Flores Island has been closed until Thursday. The ash also forced the airport in Bali to close. Dozens of flights have been canceled as well.

Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki has been very active in recent months, erupting in March and May. The volcano’s most serious and recent eruption came last November. 9 people died, and the eruption forced thousands of people away from the area. The eruptions have also left tourists stuck temporarily.