Due to the timing of the eruption, the cloud took on a colorful appearance because of the sunlight.
The volcano located on Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki, in the province of East Nusa Tenggara, on the southern islands of Indonesia, erupted on Tuesday (17th). The region is known for its volcanic activity.
Residents of a local village were warned about the risk of lava, according to the news agency Reuters. The ash cloud was so high it could be seen from almost the entire province.
The volcano had already erupted eight times over the past weekend.
The region is known for its intense volcanic activity due to the so-called “Pacific Ring of Fire.” Indonesia sits on several tectonic plates, which causes a large number of earthquakes, tsunamis, and seaquakes.
Holy sh*t! Talk about timing 😱 👀
Lewotobi Laki-Laki in Indonesia today. pic.twitter.com/0PyShNvZxn
— Volcaholic 🌋 (@volcaholic1) June 17, 2025
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