Indonesia volcano spews 18-kilometre ash tower

Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki, situated in the Indonesia, erupted on Monday morning, spewing a towering ash cloud 18 km high above its summit, the country's volcanology agency said. The eruption occurred at 11:05 a.m. local time, with thick gray to black clouds moving northward, northeastward, and northwestward from the crater, causing flight disruptions.

Residents living around the volcano are advised to be aware of the potential for rain-induced lava floods in rivers originating from the crater during periods of heavy rainfall. People in areas affected by ashfall are urged to wear masks or nose-and-mouth coverings to protect their respiratory systems from volcanic ash. The 1,584-meter-high mountain is one of 127 active volcanoes in Indonesia.

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