Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki Volcano Erupts in Indonesia
Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki, a volcano on the tourist island of Flores in Indonesia, erupted at 11:05 am local time. The volcano is 1,584 meters tall and has twin peaks.
According to Indonesia’s volcanology agency, the eruption sent a huge cloud of ash up to 18,000 meters into the sky.
Officials warned that lahar floods (a dangerous mix of volcanic mud and debris) could happen if there is heavy rain, especially near rivers.
So far, there have been no reports of damage or injuries.
Last month, the volcano erupted and caused many flights to be canceled in Bali. Volcanic ash fell on nearby areas, and at least one village had to be evacuated.
In November, the volcano erupted several times, killing nine people and forcing thousands to leave their homes. Many international flights to Bali were also canceled.
After this most recent eruption on Monday, no flights have been canceled yet.
The volcano is called “Laki-Laki,” which means “man” in Indonesian. It has a twin volcano named “Perempuan,” which means “woman.” Perempuan is taller but quieter.
Indonesia often has earthquakes and volcanic eruptions because it lies in an area called the Pacific Ring of Fire, where many volcanoes and earthquakes happen.
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