Hanoi (VNA) - Mount Lewotobi in Indonesia's East Nusa Tenggara province, erupted on December 28, prompting the Volcanology and Geological Disaster Mitigation Centre to issue an aviation warning.
The eruption released a column of ash that reached heights of up to 2,000 metres, with thick gray ash dispersed to the north and northeast of the volcano. An orange-level Volcano Observatory Notice for Aviation, which is the second-highest flight warning, was issued, prohibiting flights within a 5 km altitude around the volcano. Aircraft were advised to be cautious of ash clouds that may disrupt flight operations.
Situated in East Flores regency, Mount Lewotobi was currently on the highest alert level, with a designated danger zone extending 5 km around the volcano and up to 6 km in the southwest and northeast of the crater.
Local authorities have banned residents from conducting any activities in the dangerous zones.
Standing at 1,584 metres tall, Mount Lewotobi is one of 127 active volcanoes in Indonesia. The country, located along the Pacific Ring of Fire, frequently experiences volcanic activity./.
