A series of volcanic eruptions on Indonesia's Flores Island has resulted in at least six deaths and extensive property damage, including the destruction of a convent.
Authorities raised the danger level and widened the danger zone for Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki following a series of eruptions that began last week.Volcanic eruptions at Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki on Indonesia ’s remote Flores Island have resulted in the deaths of at least six people and forced thousands to flee.
The eruptions, which began last week, escalated after midnight on Monday, sending thick brownish ash as high as 6,500 feet into the air. As reported by, Firman Yosef, an official at the Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki monitoring post, confirmed that hot ash rained down on a nearby village, setting fire to buildings, including a convent.
“Our nuns ran out in panic under a rain of volcanic ash in the darkness,” said Agusta Palma, head of the Saint Gabriel Foundation, describing the chaos and fear as thick ash poured down on a convent in Hokeng village. Tragically, a nun in Hokeng died, and another remains missing,Indonesia sits atop the Pacific Ring of Fire, an area where multiple tectonic plates meet, leading to high levels of seismic and volcanic activity.
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