JAKARTA - Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki in East Nusa Tenggara Province erupted on Aug 1, spewing a more than 10km-high ash column, the country’s volcanology agency said.

The volcano had experienced a number of eruptions in recent months, including an eruption in early July where it belched an 18km-high volcanic ash cloud, causing

The volcanology agency on Aug 1 warned people to clear a 6-7km area from the crater and to be cautious of mudflow risks in case of heavy rainfall.

Photos shared by the agency showed a dramatic scene of volcanic lightning flashing over the volcano and the ash column reflecting the red colour of the lava flowing down the mountain’s slopes. REUTERS

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