Liotopopy Lakki Lacke in Indonesia erupted on Monday, July 7, wearing the 18 km ash cloud that climbed to the sky.
The country’s National Geological Agency warned of the possibility of volcanic lava to loot the top of the volcano, and urged people to stay outside a 7 -km radius from the center of the explosion.
When the volcanic ash was demolished on the nearby villages, the agency urged people to wear masks or other mouth and nose to protect against the risk of inhalation.
I shared a video and pictures of the eruption on its social media channels.
🔴 [G. Lewotobi Laki-laki]Orupsi Eksplosif Terjadi 7 Juli 2025, Kolom Orupsi Capai 18.000 M, Awan Panas Luncur Hingga 5 Km KE UTARA & Timur LAUT. TETAP AWAS case (fourth level). A radius of 6-7 km. Waspadai Banjir Lahar & Hujan Abu.
📎 Information: https://t.co/smdobgtozm pic.twitter.com/ajvkwffld– Badan Geologi (Badangeologi_) July 7, 2025
Darwin’s volcanic ash center (VAAC) issued a warning about volcanic ash column, saying that it has risen to an increase of about 19.2 km and moves in 30 knots in a western direction.
“Excapriciating activity continues,” said VAAC warning.
Indonesia Geological Agency
The mountain, which is 1584 meters long (5,197 feet) is a dual volcano with Mount Liotop Pyremwan in the Flores Timur area.
Indonesia is an archipelago of 270 million people suffering from frequent seismic activity. It contains 120 active volcanoes and sits along the “Fire loop”, which is a horseshoe chain of seismic rift lines that have shattered the Pacific Basin.
Mount Lewotobi has shown an increased activity since late 2023. it erupted in June, which led to the launch of a pillar of ash that bounced into more than 10 kilometers in the air. The huge cloud was visible 90 miles.
The explosion led to the emergency evacuation of hundreds of population and volcanic science agency, which raised the alert to the highest level, with a warning of potential lava flows.
In November 2024, international trips to and from Bali They were brought after a A strong eruption From Mount Liotop.
The explosion left thousands of Travelers They were cut off at airports in Bali, Australia, and other nearby areas while airlines are struggling to manage Huge ash cloud This installed the sky in the province of Flores Nusa Tingara, about 500 miles east of the most popular tourist island in Indonesia.
Nine people died and dozens were wounded The initial explosion On November 4.
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This article includes reporting by Associated Press.
