Watch: Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi volcano erupts, sends 11 km high ash cloud
According to the Indonesian Geological Agency, the volcano released a towering ash cloud reaching up to 10,000 meters (32,800 feet).
Located in Indonesia’s East Nusa Tenggara province, the volcano erupted at 5.35 pm local time (Image source: @bali.info.official/Instagram) Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki, located in south-central Indonesia, erupted on Tuesday, sending massive columns of ash high into the sky. According to the BBC, a red alert has been issued by the authorities. Located in Indonesia’s East Nusa Tenggara province, the volcano erupted at 5.35 pm local time, as per a statement from the country’s volcanology agency.
According to the Indonesian Geological Agency, the volcano released a towering ash cloud reaching up to 10,000 meters (32,800 feet), further expanding into a mushroom-shaped cloud visible from cities situated as far as 90 to 150 kilometers (56 to 93 miles) away, the report said.
In a video shared by @bali.info.official on Instagram, massive ash clouds in an orange hue can be seen rising in the sky. “The eruption sent thick volcanic ash and glowing materials into the sky, sparking panic among nearby residents,” the caption read.
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