Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki, located on Flores Island in eastern Indonesia, erupted multiple times on Friday, releasing ash columns that reached 2.5 km into the atmosphere. The National Volcanology Agency reported that the eruptions began around 11:15 am local time. In response to the volcanic activity, authorities have closed Maumere Airport, situated approximately 60 km west of the volcano, affecting five domestic flights. The volcano is currently at Indonesia's second-highest alert level, with a five-kilometre exclusion zone established around its crater. Residents living near rivers have been advised to remain vigilant for potential lahars, which are hazardous floods of volcanic material that can occur during heavy rain. This eruption follows a significant event last July when the volcano released an ash plume of 18 km, resulting in the cancellation of 24 flights at Bali's international airport. Indonesia, positioned on the Pacific "Ring of Fire," regularly experiences seismic and volcanic activities due to its geological characteristics.