Massive volcanic eruption on Flores island in Indonesia, authorities issue red alert

In south-central Indonesia, Mount Lewotbi Laki-laki erupted on Tuesday. The danger zone was extended to 8 kilometers from the Carter, and authorities increased the highest volcano eruption alert. The volcano released 10,000 meters of heavy grey clouds on Tuesday afternoon, according to a statement from Indonesia's Geology Agency.
According to a statement from Indonesia's volcanology office, the massive volcano erupted at 5:35 PM local time, prompting the local authorities to declare a red warning.

About Mount Lewotbi Laki-laki:

 In Indonesia, there is a volcano called Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki. Lewotobi Perempuan and it are both part of the same volcanic system. Laki-laki, which translates to "make in Indonesia," is regarded as one of the nation's most active volcanoes. On the island of Flores, it is situated in the southeast. The 400-wide Lewotobi Laki-laki is made up of layers upon layers of volcanic debris, ash, and lava.
The eruption of Mount Lewotbi Laki-laki on Tuesday produced a massive ash cloud that rose up to 32,800 feet and then grew into a mushroom-shaped cloud that was visible from the cities that were 90 to 150 kilometers away from the peak.

The Volcanology and Geological Disaster Mitigation Centre (PVMBG) issued a top-level aviation alert after Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki erupted, essentially prohibiting planes below 6,000 meters in the volcano's proximity. This was because the volcano was ejecting a column of ash, which made flying extremely dangerous. There are currently no confirmed casualties. It is also recommended that locals who live close to the volcano take preparations against the possibility that lava floods in rivers that originate from the crater could be caused by heavy rainfall.

 Indonesia is often referred to as a member of the Pacific Ring of Fire, or the Ring of Fire. Many earthquakes and volcanic eruptions take place in this area, which is near the Pacific Ocean. Because Indonesia is situated where multiple tectonic plates converge, it is vulnerable to earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.