A volcano broke out on the Indonesian tourist island of Flores and shot a huge ash cloud around nine kilometers in the air. The authorities called the highest level of warning.
The approximately 1600 meter high volcano Lewotobi Laki-Laki in East Indonesia has been active again since the end of 2023. It is the double volcano of the 1703 meter high Lewotobi Perempuan. The peaks of the two mountains are approximately two kilometers apart.
In November there were nine dead and thousands of evacuations in various outbreaks.
“Activity still high”
His activity is “still high”, Muhammad Wafid warned. There were several (smaller) outbreaks during the weekend. A larger outbreak cannot be excluded.
Annainians are not allowed to enter the blocking zone around the crater
The volcanic policy agency called on Anrainer not to go into a limited zone of six kilometers around the crater. People also have to wear protective masks in order not to breathe ashes. The authority also warned of dangerous Laharen, rapid sludge avalanches of water, axis and rubble, which can cause great damage in the case of volcanic eruptions, especially in river valleys.
Indonesia is located on the SO -Called Pacific Fire Ring, where various potpanels collide. Therefore, there are often earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.
Source: Krone
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