Lewotobi Lakilaki volcano (Flores, Indonesia): intermittent eruptions go on

The powerful explosion from Lewotobi Lakilaki volcano today (image: Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi)

The explosive eruption from the volcano continues.

Occasional larger vulcanian-sized explosions continue to be generated from the volcano at roughly regular intervals of 6 per day over the past period.

At 13:31 local time this afternoon, such a powerful explosion appeared from its summit crater’s vent that created an ash plume rising to an estimated 2,4 km altitude in the southwestern direction.

The alert level for the volcano remains at Level 3 (Siaga) since 13 June.

People are advised to avoid an area of about 3 km from the Laki-Laki crater, 4 km to the north-northeast, and 5 km to the northeast direction.

Source: Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi volcano activity update 15 October 2024