Three Major Eruptions at Lewotobi Laki-Laki Over Two Days Prompt 8,000 Evacuations

Overview

• Indonesia’s Lewotobi Laki-Laki volcano produced three large eruptions across Oct. 14–15.
• The Oct. 15 eruption sent an ash plume to about 10,000 meters, according to the Volcanic Geological Disaster Mitigation Agency.
• Local media report that roughly 8,000 residents have evacuated from surrounding communities.
• Authorities state the volcano’s activity is intensifying and advise that evacuations continue.
• The 1,584-meter peak on Flores Island has seen intermittent eruptions since a deadly November event that left nine people dead.