Stunning Footage Captures Moment Mount Lewotobi Erupts, Sending Ash Nearly 7 Miles High
June 18, 2025
One of Indonesia’s most active volcanoes, Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki, erupted on Tuesday evening in a breathtaking display of nature’s power.

The eruption sent a towering ash cloud nearly 7 miles into the sky, painting a dramatic scene visible for miles. Authorities have issued warnings about the potential for lava flows as they continue to monitor the situation closely.
Locals were quick to capture the powerful moment on camera, and the footage is nothing short of stunning.
BREAKING: Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki in Indonesia has erupted 🌋
— Volcaholic 🌋 (@volcaholic1) June 17, 2025
"There was an eruption of Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at 17:35 WITA with an observed ash column height of ± 10,000 m above the peak (± 11,584 m above sea level)," said the Volcano Observation… pic.twitter.com/lpWZnHQwk1
Watch as the volcano erupts in real time in the video below:
Moments Before the Eruption of Mount Lewotobi pic.twitter.com/CYS8FBTI8z
— Shuro (@shurotomo_) June 17, 2025
While the eruption is a stark reminder of the forces beneath our feet, the videos offer a mesmerizing look at one of nature’s most awe-inspiring phenomena.
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