The Levotobi Laki-Laki volcano, located in the Indonesian province of East Nusa Tengar, again erupted. According to the Center for Volcanology and a decrease in the geological risks of Indonesia, the latest eruptions last on June 18.
Another explosion occurred today at 01:05 local time. As a result of the eruption, the column of ash rose to a height of 18 kilometers. The formed clouds of hot gas began to go down the slopes of the volcano, and the ashes spread through the nearby villages.
about the victims is not reported.
After the first eruption of June 18, the level of anxiety was increased to the maximum, and the forbidden zone around the volcano was expanded to 7 kilometers.
1584-meter Mount of Levotobi Laki-Laki is considered a “twin” volcano of the Levotobi Movpuan, located nearby.
Indonesia is part of the Pacific Fire Ring zone, and there are about 130 active volcanoes on its territory.
In November 2024, the eruption of the volcano Levotobi Laki-Laki led to the death of 9 people and injuries of dozens of inhabitants.