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Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki volcano erupted on Friday, sending a 10-kilometre (6.2-mile) molten plume of ash and lightning into the night sky.
The volcano, located on the tourist island of Flores, erupted at 8:48 PM local time, according to the country’s volcanology agency.
While there were no immediate reports of casualties or damage, the eruption was caused by a recent gas buildup.
The head of the geological agency, Muhammad Wafid, warned of the potential for dangerous lahar floods—mud or debris flows of volcanic material—if heavy rains occur, particularly for communities living near rivers.
As a precaution, authorities have advised residents and tourists to stay outside of a six-kilometre radius around the crater. Photos shared by the geological agency showed striking volcanic lightning at the top of the massive ash plume.
This is the second major eruption from the volcano in recent weeks. Last month, it spewed an 18-kilometre ash tower, which led to the cancellation of 24 flights at Bali’s international airport. As of now, there are no reports of flight cancellations following Friday’s eruption.
Indonesia is a large archipelago located on the Pacific “Ring of Fire,” a region known for its frequent seismic and volcanic activity.
