People observe the eruption of Mount Lewotobi Laki in Indonesia

• The Lewotobi Laki volcano in Indonesia has erupted again.
• The eruption reached a height of 18 km, with ash clouds spreading.
• The agency urges residents to adhere to safety protocols.

The Lewotobi Laki volcano in Indonesia has erupted again, this time on September 1, 2025, releasing an ash plume reaching 10 kilometers high. The eruption occurred following a series of activities that began in June. On Saturday, September 2, the volcano erupted even more material, raising the ash plume to 18 kilometers in height. As a result of this eruption, villages near the volcano were covered with volcanic debris, but no casualties have been reported.

The geological agency of Indonesia has recorded a shift in magma, which triggered tremors detected by seismic monitors. Volcanic materials, including rocks, were ejected up to 8 kilometers away. The agency has advised residents to be cautious due to possible shifts during strong tremors.

This eruption is one of the largest since 2010, when a catastrophic eruption occurred at Mount Merapi. The Lewotobi Laki volcano, located on Flores Island, is situated at the maximum alert level, and the evacuation zone has been expanded to 7 kilometers.

Last year, a series of eruptions at this volcano resulted in the deaths of nine people and the destruction of thousands of buildings. Indonesia, with a population of over 280 million people, is one of the countries with the highest volcanic activity in the world, with 120 active volcanoes.

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