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Indonesia: Volcanic eruption claims 6 lives, burn houses
Updated On: 04 November, 2024 02:29 PM IST | Maumere, Indonesia | mid-day online correspondent
This devastating event marks Indonesia's second volcanic eruption in as many weeks. On October 27, Mount Marapi in West Sumatra erupted, releasing thick ash clouds but fortunately resulting in no reported casualties
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Members of a rescue team search for victims at Klatanlo village, in East Flores Regency, East Nusa Tenggara, on November 4, 2024, after Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki erupted overnight in Indonesia. (Pic/AFP)
Indonesia's National Disaster Management Agency on Monday said that at least six people have died as a series of volcanic eruptions widens on the remote island of Flores, reported news agency Associated Press (AP).
The most disastrous eruption occurred at Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki just after midnight on Monday, launching thick brownish ash approximately 2,000 meters into the sky and impacting nearby villages.
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