Pakistan, March 21 -- On Thursday night, Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki erupted, sending an ash cloud over 8 kilometers (5 miles) high. This massive eruption quickly disrupted air travel and raised emergency alerts for locals and tourists. The eruption started at 10:56 PM local time and produced a thick column of dark ash.

Airlines, particularly Jetstar, canceled numerous flights to Bali due to the volcanic ash. By Friday afternoon, seven international flights and several domestic routes had already been delayed or canceled. Travelers faced significant disruptions as authorities worked to assess the situation.

The Indonesian Center for Volcanology issued warnings for people living near the volcano. They advised against any activit...