A picture of lightning striking an erupting volcano by photographer Francisco Negroni Rodriguez

The Tepepolco volcano in Mexico City. Dormant for over 10,000 years, its crater is now a unique residential neighborhood.

It’s supposed to be a volcano.

Indonesia’s Lewotobi Laki-Laki volcano, located on Flores Island, erupted twice in the span of two days—on June 17 and 18, 2025. The first eruption launched a massive ash plume nearly 11 kilometers (about 6.8 miles) into the sky, forming a dramatic mushroom-shaped cloud visible from up to 150 kilometers away.

The second eruption followed with a slightly smaller ash column reaching 3–5 kilometers high. These eruptions prompted authorities to raise the volcano’s alert status to the highest level (Level 4), indicating significant risk to nearby populations.

The eruptions forced the closure of Maumere Airport and disrupted dozens of international flights to and from Bali, affecting travelers from India, Singapore, Australia, and other countries.

Officials extended the evacuation zone to an 8-kilometer radius around the volcano, urging residents of villages like Boru, Hewa, and Watobuku to leave the area. Ash and volcanic debris blanketed these communities, though fortunately no casualties have been reported so far.

The Indonesian volcanology agency warned of further activity, especially given recent heavy rainfall, which raises the risk of secondary hazards such as lava flows or volcanic mudslides.

Emergency teams continue to monitor the volcano closely, while local residents brace for possible aftershocks or additional eruptions in the coming days.

A remarkable deep-sea discovery was made by scientists from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) during an expedition in the Pacific Ocean near Alaska’s seafloor.

They found what they described as "golden orbs" or "golden eggs", potentially egg sacs or casings, though the exact species and function are still under investigation.

These objects were located near a hydrothermal vent system, which is known for supporting unique ecosystems.

While the number 2.6 million and the glowing visual effect seem exaggerated for dramatic or artistic purposes, the core idea is loosely grounded in truth: golden-hued, unknown biological structures have been observed in volcanic regions deep under the sea, sparking scientific interest.

These deep-sea habitats, especially around volcanoes or vents, are hotspots for biodiversity, often harboring undiscovered species and mysterious life forms adapted to extreme conditions.