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News: A recent volcanic eruption at Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki in Indonesia released an ash cloud soaring up to an astounding 11 kilometers into the sky.
About Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki
- Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki is located on Flores Island in East Nusa Tenggara province, Indonesia.
- It lies along the tectonically active Pacific Ring of Fire, a zone known for frequent volcanic and seismic activity.
- Mount Lewotobi is a twin stratovolcano system with two distinct peaks: Lewotobi Laki-laki and Lewotobi Perempuan.
- Lewotobi Laki-laki is more frequently active, with numerous eruptions recorded in the 19th and 20th centuries.
- In contrast, Lewotobi Perempuan has had only two known eruptions in recorded history.
- Small lava domes have formed within the summit craters of both peaks during the 20th century.
- A notable flank cone named Iliwokar is located on the eastern side of Lewotobi Perampuan.
