n 4 November 2024, the Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki volcano in eastern Indonesia erupted, impacting seven villages and killing at least ten people. Officials declared a state of emergency to ensure that aid can reach affected residents.
On 13 November, a new eruption occurred, impacting the ability of flights to land or depart from the Bali airport as volcanic material, including rock, lava, gravel and ash were spewed up to 8 kilometres into the air.
This image, obtained with Copernicus Sentinel-5P data acquired on the same day, shows the sulfur dioxide (SOâ‚‚) plume released during the eruption.
The Copernicus Sentinel satellites deliver essential information on volcanic activity worldwide, informing emergency operations to help keep affected communities safer.
Featured image credit: European Union, Copernicus Sentinel-5P imagery
