Volcanic eruption in Indonesia forces evacuations and flight cancelations
Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki volcano eruption cancels flights across tourist island
- Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki in Indonesia erupted, sending ash plumes up to 5,000 meters (16,400 feet) into the sky and prompting evacuations.
- The eruption alert was raised to the highest level, expanding the danger zone to 8 kilometers (about 5 miles) from the crater.
- Ash and debris fell in nearby villages, causing some residents to evacuate to safer locations.
- Dozens of Flights to and from Bali and Labuan Bajo were canceled, affecting thousands of travelers due to the risk volcanic ash poses to plane engines.
- Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki is one of Indonesia's 120 active volcanoes, located in the Ring of Fire, a region known for frequent seismic activity.