Indonesian volcano belches huge tower of smoke and ash; triggers flight warning (update)

This handout photo taken and released on November 29, 2020 by the Geological Agency of Indonesia shows a volcanic eruption from Mount Ili Lewotolok in Lembata, East Nusa Tenggara spewing ash some 4,000m high. - AFP

JAKARTA, Nov 29 (AFP): Indonesia's Mount Ili Lewotolok erupted on Sunday, belching a column of smoke and ash four kilometres (2.5 miles) into the sky, triggering a flight warning and the closure of the local airport.

There were no reports of injuries or damage from the eruption in a remote part of the Southeast Asian archipelago.