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Mount Lewotobi Eruption Grounds Flights, Triggers Warnings

7/7/2025

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Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki in Indonesia roared back to life on July 7, 2025, unleashing ash clouds soaring 18 kilometers into the sky. The eruption caused chaos, with numerous flights between Australia and Bali grounded, impacting airlines such as Jetstar and Virgin Australia. Authorities have raised the alarm with a level 3 warning, urging locals to maintain a safe distance of at least 6 kilometers from the volcano.

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Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki in Indonesia roared back to life on July 7, 2025, unleashing ash clouds soaring 18 kilometers into the sky. The eruption caused chaos, with numerous flights between Australia and Bali grounded, impacting airlines such as Jetstar and Virgin Australia. Authorities have raised the alarm with a level 3 warning, urging locals to maintain a safe distance of at least 6 kilometers from the volcano.