Roaring Eruption: Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki Awakens

Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki in Indonesia erupted twice on Monday, launching volcanic materials up to 18 km into the sky and covering villages with ash. The eruptions caused flight cancellations and heightened evacuation warnings. Observations show magma activity intensifying, prompting increased alert levels and expanded exclusion zones.

Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki witnessed two dramatic eruptions on Monday, propelling volcanic materials as high as 18 kilometers up. Ashfall blanketed villages, leading to the cancellation of multiple flights.

The volcano has maintained the highest alert level since June 18, prompting authorities to double the exclusion zone to a 7-kilometer radius.

Despite no immediate casualties, the volcanic activity disrupted air travel with Indonesia's Geology Agency closely monitoring the situation after detecting significant magma movement.

(With inputs from agencies.)