Tourists flee as volcano erupts in Indonesia

Published date: Mon, 25 Aug 2025 17:23:40 +0700

This is the terrifying moment Mount Ile Lewotolok erupted in southeastern Indonesia, sending a 1,640ft ash column into the sky.

Dramatic footage shows the volcano spewing hot clouds and smoke into the air over Lembata Island, in East Nusa Tenggara Province, on August 21.

	Lembata, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia
	21/08/2025
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	Duration: 00:40
	Rating: News safe
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