Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki volcano

Context: The Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki volcano on Flores Island, Indonesia, erupted three times on March 21, 2025, sending ash 8,000 meters high.

Key Facts

• Location: Flores Island, East Nusa Tenggara province, Indonesia.
• Volcano Type: Stratovolcano; part of a twin-volcano system (Lewotobi Lakilaki – male, Lewotobi Perempuan – female).
• Ring of Fire: Indonesia lies on the Pacific ‘Ring of Fire,’ a seismically active zone with frequent volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, and tsunamis.