Mount Lewotobi erupts again in Indonesia, evacuation efforts expand for 16,000 residents

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Mount Lewotobi in Indonesia erupted multiple times on November 3, killing nine people. Authorities are evacuating 16,000 residents from nearby villages due to ongoing eruptions. The volcano has released ash columns reaching 10 kilometers high. Officials plan to expand the restricted zone from 8 kilometers to 9 kilometers around the crater. As of Friday evening, about 10,700 people have been evacuated. Eruptions continue, with hot lava and clouds moving west and northwest of the volcano.


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