This recent outburst is one of Indonesia's most significant since the 2010 eruption of Mount Merapi on Java, which claimed 353 lives and displaced over 350,000 residents.

Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki in eastern Indonesia erupted on Monday, propelling a massive column of volcanic ash 18km (11 miles) into the sky and blanketing surrounding villages in debris.

Indonesia's rumbling Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki erupted twice on Monday, sending a column of volcanic materials up to 11 miles into the sky, dumping ash on villages and causing dozens flight ...

Indonesia’s rumbling Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki erupted Monday, sending a column of volcanic materials as high as 11 miles into the sky and depositing ash on villages.