A powerful volcanic eruption occurred in Indonesia (video)

In Indonesia, the eruption of the volcano Levotobi Laki-Laki on the island of Flores occurred, as a result of which at least nine people died.

This was reported by the National Disaster Management Agency, the Associated Press reports.

The eruption, which began after midnight, sent thick brown ash up to 2000 meters into the air, according to the agency. The hot ash that fell on nearby settlements caused fires and destroyed several buildings, including a Catholic monastery.

The head of the St. Gabriel Foundation, Agusta Palma, said that one nun died during the eruption, and the other still cannot be found.

The danger level has been raised, the risk zone around the volcano has been expanded to seven kilometers.

Volcanic material was thrown up to six kilometers from the crater.A total of about 10 people were affected in six villages in Wulanggitang District, including Pululera, Navokote, Hokeng Jaya, Klathanlo, Boru and Boru Kedang.

Photos and videos on social networks show damaged and ash-covered houses.

At least ten people died in the eruption of a volcano in Indonesia

▪️The Laki-laki volcano, which is located on the island of Flores, erupted last night, spewing lava, volcanic ash and red-hot stones up to a height of 2,000 meters, as a result of which at least ten people died.… pic.twitter.com/qrJKqXz6Zr

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