Mount Lewotobi

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Mount Lewotobi, located in Indonesia’s East Nusa Tenggara province, erupted recently, triggering a flight warning and safety advisories.

About Lewotobi

• It is located in Indonesia’s East Nusa Tenggara province on Flores Island.
• It is situated along the famous ‘Ring of Fire’ in the Pacific region.
• It is one of the most frequently active volcanoes in the region. 
• It has two peaks arranged on a NW-SE line separated by 2 km and a 1232 m high saddle. This gave the twin volcano its name, Lewotobi, “husband and wife”.
• The two peaks correspond to the Lewotobi Lakilaki (man) and Lewotobi Perempuan (woman) stratovolcanoes. 
• Lewotobi Lakilaki (1584 m) has a summit crater of 400 m diameter open to the north. Lewotobi Perampuan (1703 m)’s crater is 700 m wide.
• Lewotobi Lakilaki has been frequently active during the 19th and 20th centuries, while the taller and broader Lewotobi Perempuan has erupted only twice in historical time.
• Small lava domes have grown during the 20th century in the summit craters of both volcanoes. 
• A prominent flank cone, Iliwokar, occurs on the east flank of Lewotobi Perampuan.

Mount Lewotobi FAQs

Q1. Where is Mount Lewotobi located?

Ans. It is located in Indonesia’s East Nusa Tenggara province on Flores Island.

Q2. What type of volcano is lewotobi?

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Ans. Mount Lewotobi is a stratovolcano (also known as a composite volcano).

Q3. Is Lewotobi active?

Ans. Yes, Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki is currently active and has been experiencing ongoing eruptions.

Source: HANSI