Eruption Details
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Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki, located on Flores Island, Indonesia, began erupting again on Monday.
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The volcano shot ash clouds up to 18 km (11 mi) into the sky — its highest eruption since November.
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A second eruption occurred at 19:30 Monday, with ash and lava reaching 13 km high.
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A third, less intense eruption happened early Tuesday morning at 05:53.
Impact and Warnings
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Authorities placed the volcano on the highest alert level.
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The exclusion zone was expanded to a 7 km radius.
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Officials warned of potential lahar floods (volcanic mudflows) if heavy rain occurs.
Disruption
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24 flights to and from Bali were canceled on Monday due to ash clouds; some resumed on Tuesday.
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Aviation authorities flagged a higher danger due to the height of the ash plume.
Evacuations and Local Conditions
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Over 4,000 people have been evacuated so far.
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Residents still in the area are facing shortages of water, food, and masks.
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There are concerns about water contamination due to thick volcanic ash.
Eyewitness Reports
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Videos show glowing lava and residents fleeing in cars and buses.
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Local leaders are calling for focused emergency response efforts for those still affected.
Background
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Indonesia lies on the Pacific Ring of Fire, making it prone to volcanic eruptions and earthquakes.
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Lewotobi Laki-laki has erupted several times this year with no reported casualties so far.
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However, a previous eruption in November killed at least 10 people.
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The volcano is twinned with Mount Perempuan (“woman” in Indonesian), which is taller but calmer.