Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki Volcano Eruption Disrupts Bali Flights
The volcanic activity prompts the cancellation of dozens of flights to and from the popular tourist destination.
JAKARTA: A massive eruption from Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki has led to the disruption of air travel to and from the tourist island of Bali.
The event, which occurred on Monday, forced the cancellation of 24 flights at Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali.
General Manager Ahmad Syaugi Shahab reported that several airlines, including Virgin Australia, Jetstar Airways, and AirAsia Indonesia, have confirmed cancelations and delays due to the volcanic activity.
Despite these disruptions, the airport manager noted that the spread of volcanic ash has not affected the airspace over Bali.
Airlines such as Australia's Jetstar also cited Mount Lewotobi's eruption as the reason for canceling several flights.The Indonesian volcanology agency warned of potential lahar floods, hazardous mudflows or debris flows of volcanic materials, in case heavy rains occur near the volcano.
As of now, there have been no reported casualties or damages.
The geology agency has raised the activity level at Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki to 'very high,' with ongoing explosive eruptions and tremors.
Authorities advised residents within six kilometers (3.7 miles) of the volcano to stay away and wear face masks to protect against ashfall.This recent incident is not an isolated event; last month, similar disruptions occurred after Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki erupted, causing ash fall in nearby communities and leading to the evacuation of at least one village.
The volcano's activity in November led to nine fatalities, the displacement of thousands, and the cancellation of numerous international flights to Bali.Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki, which stands at 1,584 meters (5,197 feet), is aptly named; 'Laki-Laki' translates to 'man' in Indonesian.
In contrast, its calmer neighbor, Perempuan ('woman'), reaches a height of 1,703 meters.
The nation of Indonesia, due to its strategic location on the Pacific 'Ring of Fire,' experiences frequent seismic and volcanic activity.
The event, which occurred on Monday, forced the cancellation of 24 flights at Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali.
General Manager Ahmad Syaugi Shahab reported that several airlines, including Virgin Australia, Jetstar Airways, and AirAsia Indonesia, have confirmed cancelations and delays due to the volcanic activity.
Despite these disruptions, the airport manager noted that the spread of volcanic ash has not affected the airspace over Bali.
Airlines such as Australia's Jetstar also cited Mount Lewotobi's eruption as the reason for canceling several flights.The Indonesian volcanology agency warned of potential lahar floods, hazardous mudflows or debris flows of volcanic materials, in case heavy rains occur near the volcano.
As of now, there have been no reported casualties or damages.
The geology agency has raised the activity level at Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki to 'very high,' with ongoing explosive eruptions and tremors.
Authorities advised residents within six kilometers (3.7 miles) of the volcano to stay away and wear face masks to protect against ashfall.This recent incident is not an isolated event; last month, similar disruptions occurred after Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki erupted, causing ash fall in nearby communities and leading to the evacuation of at least one village.
The volcano's activity in November led to nine fatalities, the displacement of thousands, and the cancellation of numerous international flights to Bali.Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki, which stands at 1,584 meters (5,197 feet), is aptly named; 'Laki-Laki' translates to 'man' in Indonesian.
In contrast, its calmer neighbor, Perempuan ('woman'), reaches a height of 1,703 meters.
The nation of Indonesia, due to its strategic location on the Pacific 'Ring of Fire,' experiences frequent seismic and volcanic activity.
