Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki in Indonesia erupted, sending an ash cloud 11 miles high, causing flight cancellations and prompting safety measures, with no immediate casualties reported.
A volcanic eruption of Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki in Indonesia's East Nusa Tenggara has caused an 11km ash cloud, leading to the cancellation of at least 32 flights to and from Bali, and prompting evacuations and safety measures in the region.
Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki erupted, spewing an ash cloud over 11 km high, prompting the highest alert and evacuation efforts, with no immediate casualties reported.
Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki in Indonesia erupted explosively in November 2024, sending ash plumes up to 17,000 meters high, severely disrupting air travel. The eruptions, captured by satellite imagery, led to extensive flight cancellations and heightened aviation safety measures. Indonesia's airports, among the most vulnerable to volcanic activity, faced significant challenges, prompting collaboration between NASA and volcanic ash advisory centers to improve flight safety around ash plumes.
Flights to and from Bali have been cancelled by several airlines, including Qantas, Jetstar, and Virgin Australia, due to dangerous ash clouds from Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki. The volcano recently erupted, sending a 9km ash column into the sky, prompting safety concerns. The ash may also affect parts of northern Australia. Other airlines like Cathay Pacific, IndiGo, and AirAsia have also cancelled flights, while some flights continue. The volcanic activity has also led to the postponement of a jazz festival in Indonesia.