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Mount Lewotobi Erupts, Ash Cloud Seen 90 Miles Away

6/17/2025

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Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki volcano in Indonesia erupted dramatically on Tuesday, sending a towering ash cloud soaring 6.8 miles into the sky, visible from 90 miles away. In response, authorities heightened the alert level to the maximum, anticipating possible lava flows triggered by heavy rainfall. The danger zone has now expanded to five miles, though thankfully, no casualties have been reported.

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Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki volcano in Indonesia erupted dramatically on Tuesday, sending a towering ash cloud soaring 6.8 miles into the sky, visible from 90 miles away. In response, authorities heightened the alert level to the maximum, anticipating possible lava flows triggered by heavy rainfall. The danger zone has now expanded to five miles, though thankfully, no casualties have been reported.