Watch: Incredible Footage of Mount Lewotobi Eruption in Indonesia
Volcanic ash plume reaches 20 km high, possibly penetrating stratosphere and triggering climate concerns
TwitterA powerful volcanic eruption occurred at Mount Lewotobi on the island of Flores, Indonesia, sending a massive ash plume nearly 20 kilometers into the sky.
The eruption’s intensity has raised concerns among experts, as ash particles reaching this altitude may penetrate the stratosphere — a critical threshold where such events could begin to impact global climate patterns. For now, the plume is considered at the lower boundary of that danger zone.
Authorities are monitoring air traffic, health risks, and potential aftershocks, while local residents in surrounding areas have been advised to stay indoors.
Mount Lewotobi is part of Indonesia’s highly active volcanic arc, located along the Pacific Ring of Fire. While eruptions are not uncommon in the region, this event’s scale and height are considered unusual.
Further updates are expected as geologists analyze satellite data and atmospheric effects in the coming days.