Lewotobi Lakilaki volcano (Flores, Indonesia): sporadic explosions persist

The explosion event from Lewotobi Lakilaki volcano early this morning (image: PVMBG)

The explosive eruption of the volcano goes on.

Occasional grey ash plumes continue to be generated, rising approximately 100 meters above the crater toward the southwest.

The volcano observatory reported a seismic signal with a maximum amplitude of 2.9 mm and a duration of 45 seconds at 19:20 local time yesterday.

The alert level for the volcano remains at Level 2.

People are advised to avoid an area of about 2 km from the Laki-Laki crater, 3 km to the north-northeast, and 5 km to the northeast direction, respectively.

Source: Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi volcano activity update 23 April 2024

The eastern lava flow development during 2 Feb and 22 April (image: Sentinel-2)