Indonesia volcano erupts, forcing airport to close
Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki in eastern Indonesia erupted multiple times on June 5, 2026, sending ash columns 2.5 kilometers into the air. The activity forced the closure of a local airport and prompted authorities to maintain a five-kilometer exclusion zone.
Why it matters
Frequent volcanic activity in Indonesia poses ongoing risks to local aviation, infrastructure, and public safety due to the country's location on the Pacific Ring of Fire.
A highly active volcano in eastern Indonesia erupted several times on Friday (June 5, 2026), spewing towering ash columns into the sky and forcing a local airport to close, authorities said.
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