Lewotobi Laki-laki volcano erupts in Indonesia - in pictures

  • Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki in eastern Indonesia erupts, spewing a towering 10km ash cloud. AFP
    Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki in eastern Indonesia erupts, spewing a towering 10km ash cloud. AFP
  • Authorities said they had raised the alert level to the highest of a four-tiered system. AP
    Authorities said they had raised the alert level to the highest of a four-tiered system. AP
  • A mushroom-shaped ash cloud could be seen from 90 to 150km away. The eruption took place in Indonesia's East Nusa Tenggara province. AP
    A mushroom-shaped ash cloud could be seen from 90 to 150km away. The eruption took place in Indonesia's East Nusa Tenggara province. AP
  • Smoke and volcanic ash seen from Kawalelo village. Reuters
    Smoke and volcanic ash seen from Kawalelo village. Reuters
  • A villager cleans volcanic ash from the roof of his home. AFP
    A villager cleans volcanic ash from the roof of his home. AFP
  • Residents were warned to be vigilant. AFP
    Residents were warned to be vigilant. AFP