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Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki Erupts Again, Casualties Rise to Ten

Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki's volcanic activity leads to ten confirmed deaths and extensive village damage on Flores Island, Indonesia.

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Updated: Nov 4th, 2024, 5:57 AM ET

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Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki erupted on November 4, 2024, claiming at least ten lives and destroying homes in Flores, Indonesia. The volcano spewed ash and lava up to 2,000 meters high, prompting authorities to increase the alert level and expand evacuation zones. Roughly 10,295 residents have been affected, with many seeking shelter as search operations continue for those trapped under rubble. Indonesia's history of volcanic activity compounds risks in this region, already under strain from past eruptions, leading to government declaration of an emergency.

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