A volcano in eastern Indonesia erupted more than half a dozen times on Thursday (Nov 7), catapulting a colossal ash tower into the sky against a backdrop of lightning as nearby residents fled in panic. Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki erupted on
Schoolchildren run during the eruption of Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki, as seen from Lewolaga village in East Flores, East Nusa Tenggara on Nov 7, 2024. A volcano in eastern Indonesia erupted more than half a dozen times on Thursday , catapulting a colossal ash tower into the sky against a backdrop of lightning as nearby residents fled in panic.
Schoolchildren run during the eruption of Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki, as seen from Lewolaga village in East Flores, East Nusa Tenggara on Nov 7, 2024. "It is sad to think of our village, and we are also panicked seeing the continuous eruptions. Since last night and this morning, we're still worried," said evacuee Antonius Puka, 56.
Laki-Laki, which means"man" in Indonesian, is twinned with a calmer volcano named after the Indonesian word for"woman". Indonesia, a vast archipelago nation, experiences frequent seismic and volcanic activity due to its position on the Pacific"Ring of Fire". We know it's a hassle to switch browsers but we want your experience with CNA to be fast, secure and the best it can possibly be.
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