The Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki volcano in south-central Indonesia erupted three times into Friday, sending an ash column 8,000 meters (26,000 feet) high and prompting authorities to expand the danger zone around the volcano.

By bno - Surabaya Office Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki in East Flores Regency, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), erupted violently on the evening of March 20, sending local residents into a panic. People fled their homes,

The strong eruption continued into Friday, with a column of ash reaching 2,500 metres. Thick grey clouds moved westward from the volcano.