In Indonesia, the Levotobi Laki-laki volcano has 'awakened'.

On June 17, a powerful eruption of the Levotobi Laki-laki volcano occurred in Indonesia, located on Flores Island. Local volcanologists reported that the column of volcanic ash reached a height of up to 16 kilometers. The onset of activity took place at 12:35 Kyiv Time. Initially, the ash cloud reached about 11 km above the volcano's summit, but later rose to over 16 km. The height of the volcano is 1,584 meters.

Videos of the eruption are actively circulating online, showing a dense gray column of ash in the shape of a mushroom rising from the volcano.

On Flores Island, Indonesia, the local Levotobi Laki-laki volcano has 'awakened' pic.twitter.com/gbO4OQAuEs

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Currently, there are no reports of casualties or damage, but due to the threat of further activity, the danger level has been raised to the maximum. Experts warn of the possibility of lava flows in the event of heavy rains.

Local residents and tourists have been warned to stay at least 7 km away from the crater and to use protective masks to guard against volcanic ash.

Volcano Activity in Sicily

It is worth recalling that in Italy, on the largest Italian island in the Mediterranean, Sicily, the highest active volcano in Europe, Etna, has shown signs of awakening. Authorities reported that there is currently no danger to residents. The molten material has remained distantly in the uninhabited valley of Valle-del-Leone, and for safety reasons, the aviation alert level has been raised to red.

In summary: The eruption of the Levotobi Laki-laki volcano on Flores Island in Indonesia has occurred, leading to the rise of a column of volcanic ash to a height of 16 km. The danger level has been raised, and the local population is urged to adhere to all established safety measures. Meanwhile, the activity of the Etna volcano in Sicily is not considered a threat to the island's residents.