The Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki volcano in south-central Indonesia erupted three times on Friday, sending an ash column 8,000 meters high and prompting authorities to expand the danger zone. The remote island of Flores in East Nusa Tenggara province has experienced increased seismic activity in the past week, with hundreds of earthquakes leading up to the eruptions. Smoke and firelight were seen at the peak of the volcano, indicating shallow volcanic material. The eruption alert was raised to the highest level, and the danger zone extended to 8 kilometers from the crater. No new evacuations were ordered, but flights to and from Bali were affected by the volcanic activity. Residents were warned about potential lava flows during heavy rainfall. Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki is a twin volcano with Mount Lewotobi Perempuan, and a previous eruption in November resulted in casualties. Indonesia, with 120 active volcanos, is prone to seismic activity due to its location along the “Ring of Fire” in the Pacific Basin.
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