Aug 12, 2025

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Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi volcano erupts Ash plume rose 10 km high

The incident came as another volcanic eruption in Bali forced the cancellation of dozens of international flights. However, no loss of life or casualties have been reported this time. Indonesia's volcanology agency confirmed the incident, saying the eruption was caused by pressure from gases accumulated in recent weeks, which embarked together

wave flooding and other potential hazards
Lahar flooding warning is issued immediately after this eruption. Lahar floods are a type of volcanic flood made up of a mixture of soil and water, which flows rapidly into rivers and valleys with heavy rainfall and destroys everything in its path. The volcanology agency has advised local communities to stay particularly away from river banks and stay outside the six-kilometre radius of the crater><

Flights Impact and Ring of Fire Threat
So far no flights have been reported after this explosion, but it is important to note that an earlier major explosion had led to the cancellation of 24 flights at Bali's international airport. Indonesia is located in the Ring of Fire that is a geological area, known for highly volcanic and seismic activity. There are more than 130 active volcanoes, making the country very vulnerable to natural disasters

Mounts Levotobi Laki-Laki and Perempuan
The name of the volcano Levotobi Laki-Laki symbolizes male in Indonesian language and is associated with its twin volcano Perempuan female. The nomenclature is not only interesting but also reflects the local culture and beliefs. Laki-Laki is 1,584 meters high, while its twin Perampuan is located at an altitude of 1,703 meters. Together they form a volcanic pair, which is also a subject of research for scientists.

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