Flores Timur, Indonesia – On June 17, Alfiano Dhalu shared a video capturing the dramatic eruption of Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki volcano. The volcano unleashed towering columns of hot ash into the sky.

The Indonesian Geological Agency reported the volcano spewed 10,000 metres (32,800 feet) of thick grey clouds, forming a mushroom-shaped plume visible from cities 90km (56 miles) to 150km (93 miles) away.

Authorities raised the alert to the highest level and expanded the danger zone to 8km (5 miles) from the crater. Residents were warned of potential lava flows triggered by heavy rainfall in rivers from the volcano.

No immediate damage or casualties were reported. Unlike a November eruption that killed nine and injured dozens, Tuesday’s event caused no reported flight cancellations.

Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki, meaning “man” in Indonesian, stands at 1,584 metres (5,197 feet) and is a twin volcano with the calmer Mount Lewotobi Perempuan, meaning “woman.”

Indonesia, an archipelago of 270 million, sits on the “Ring of Fire” with 120 active volcanoes. On October 27, Mount Marapi in West Sumatra also erupted, highlighting the region’s frequent seismic activity.

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