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Mount Dukono in eastern Indonesia erupted recently, sending an ash column up to 1,400 meters above its summit.
About Mount Dukono
- It is an active volcano located on Halmahera Island in North Maluku, Indonesia.
- It is a complex volcano presenting a broad, low profile with multiple summit peaks and overlapping craters.
- Standing at 1,087 meters above sea level, Mount Dukono is one of Indonesia’s 127 active volcanoes.
- It is part of the Pacific Ring of Fire, a region with high tectonic activity.
- Since its first eruption in 1933, the volcano has exhibited significant volcanic activity, including frequent eruptions and smoke emissions.
- Eruptions have been explosive and also produced lava flows and mudflows.
- It often produces ash plumes that can reach several kilometers into the atmosphere.
- The tropical rainforest surrounding the volcano is home to various endemic flora and fauna species.
Source: MSN
Last updated on July, 2026
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