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**Summary:**

Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki in Indonesia has erupted, prompting authorities to raise the emergency alert to the highest level. The eruption sent volcanic ash 10 km into the air. Residents and tourists on Flores Island are warned to stay at least 6km away and prepare for evacuation. Airport operations at Fransiskus Xaverius Seda Airport have been suspended. This is not the first eruption of the volcano, with previous eruptions in July 2023 and November 2024 causing disruptions and casualties. Indonesia, located on the Pacific “Ring of Fire,” has a high number of active volcanoes.

**News Article:**

**Indonesia Raises Alert Level as Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki Erupts**

**Flores Island, Indonesia** – Indonesian authorities have issued a top-level volcano alert after Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki on Flores Island erupted on Wednesday. The eruption sent a column of volcanic ash soaring 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) into the sky, prompting warnings for residents and tourists to stay at least 6 kilometers (3.7 miles) away from the volcano and prepare for possible evacuation.

“The public should remain calm and follow the local government’s directions,” urged Indonesia’s Centre for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation.

The Geological Agency reported the eruption occurred at 1:35 AM local time, lasting approximately nine minutes, following an earlier eruption two hours prior. Head of the Geological Agency, Muhammad Wafid, cautioned residents near the volcano to be wary of potential volcanic mudflows, especially during heavy rainfall. He also noted the ash column could disrupt air travel.

Consequently, operations at Fransiskus Xaverius Seda Airport in Maumere, located about 60 kilometers (37 miles) west of the volcano, have been suspended until Thursday.

Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki has a history of recent activity, with an eruption in July sending ash 18 kilometers into the air and disrupting flights at Bali’s international airport. In November 2024, an eruption caused fatalities and damaged thousands of homes.

Indonesia, with over 120 active volcanoes, is situated on the Pacific “Ring of Fire,” a region prone to intense seismic and volcanic activity. Authorities continue to monitor the situation closely and urge the public to remain vigilant and follow official guidance.

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