Plumes of smoke and ashes as volcano erupts in Indonesia

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 Photograph. (AFP )

JAKARTA: Indonesia’s Mount Ili Lewotolok erupted on Sunday, releasing a plume of smoke and ash 2.5 miles (4km) into the sky, triggering the closure of the local airport, authorities said.