The eruption column of the Lewotobi volcano this morning (image: Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi)
Another major explosion took place at the volcano a few hours ago.
At about 11:05 AM local time, a vulcanian-to-sub-plinian-sized eruption generated a huge ash column rising to estimated 63,000 ft (19,200 m) altitude according to the Darwin Volcanic Ash Advisory Center (VAAC).
The event also produced a strong pyroclastic flow that poured down over the north-northeast slope at about 5 km distance from the summit.
[G. Lewotobi Laki-laki]Erupsi eksplosif terjadi 7 Juli 2025, kolom erupsi capai 18.000 m, awan panas luncur hingga 5 km ke utara & timur laut. Status tetap AWAS (Level IV). Radius 6–7 km steril. Waspadai banjir lahar & hujan abu. Info: https://t.co/SMDoBgTozM pic.twitter.com/AjVkpWffLD
— Badan Geologi (@badangeologi_) July 7, 2025