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Ibu volcano (Halmahera, Indonesia), Nov 2014: lava dome and climb

Impressions from our volcano tour to Ibu volcano in November 2014. We climbed and camped at Ibu volcano during 12-13 Nov 2014. See also photos of eruptions from the dome.
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Ibu volcano seen from Duono village NW of the volcano. The large valley breaching the crater on its northern side is visible. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
Ibu volcano seen from Duono village NW of the volcano. The large valley breaching the crater on its ... [info]
(770 visti)
A porter adapting a dry bag into a backpack. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
A porter adapting a dry bag into a backpack. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer) [info]
(345 visti)
The strenuous, 5-6 hours hike up to Ibu's crater starts in a vast coconut palm plantation at the feet of the volcano. Porters gather and with the group and inspect luggage. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
The strenuous, 5-6 hours hike up to Ibu's crater starts in a vast coconut palm plantation at the fee... [info]
(382 visti)
Wooden shelters provide welcome resting places. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
Wooden shelters provide welcome resting places. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer) [info]
(290 visti)
Dead tree trunks dot the crater rim,- witnesses of stronger activity in the not very distant past. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
Dead tree trunks dot the crater rim,- witnesses of stronger activity in the not very distant past. (... [info]
(317 visti)
The fog lifts and gives view to the lava dome,- a viscous mass of lava that fills the crater like a giant pancake. A small eruption greets us. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
The fog lifts and gives view to the lava dome,- a viscous mass of lava that fills the crater like a ... [info]
(359 visti)
In the center of the lava dome, a cinder cone has been built by the recent, mild explosive activity. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
In the center of the lava dome, a cinder cone has been built by the recent, mild explosive activity.... [info]
(386 visti)
At the northeastern base of the cinder cone, another vent is active, visible as steam and hot air that blurs the background rise from there. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
At the northeastern base of the cinder cone, another vent is active, visible as steam and hot air th... [info]
(386 visti)
The recently, still weakly alimented lava flow seems to originate at the same vent. It is visible as a dark band in the left half the image. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
The recently, still weakly alimented lava flow seems to originate at the same vent. It is visible as... [info]
(398 visti)
Zoom onto the surface of the most recent lava flow. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
Zoom onto the surface of the most recent lava flow. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer) [info]
(379 visti)
View from Ibu's crater rim to the west coast of Halmahera Island. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
View from Ibu's crater rim to the west coast of Halmahera Island. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer) [info]
(337 visti)
ibu_j08548.jpg (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
ibu_j08548.jpg (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer) [info]
(302 visti)
View down into the northern gap, invaded by several lava flows emplaced since 1998. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
View down into the northern gap, invaded by several lava flows emplaced since 1998. (Photo: Tom Pfei... [info]
(303 visti)
The present-day lava dome has filled and overspilled an inner crater (remnant of an older dome), small parts of which are still visible as vegetated remnants between the younger flows. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
The present-day lava dome has filled and overspilled an inner crater (remnant of an older dome), sma... [info]
(454 visti)
The weakly active lava flow front about 100 m below the break-in slope into the northern gap. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
The weakly active lava flow front about 100 m below the break-in slope into the northern gap. (Photo... [info]
(324 visti)
Tower of the older crater wall still standing amidst recent lava flows. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
Tower of the older crater wall still standing amidst recent lava flows. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer) [info]
(318 visti)
The blocky surface of the lava dome in Ibu's crater. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
The blocky surface of the lava dome in Ibu's crater. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer) [info]
(308 visti)
Lava? A large reptile's fingers? No - a root of a tree grasping around a rock. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
Lava? A large reptile's fingers? No - a root of a tree grasping around a rock. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer) [info]
(258 visti)
Clearing a path to reach the northwestern part of the crater rim. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
Clearing a path to reach the northwestern part of the crater rim. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer) [info]
(283 visti)
Finding an observation spot with no tree and grass in the foreground is not trivial. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
Finding an observation spot with no tree and grass in the foreground is not trivial. (Photo: Tom Pfe... [info]
(277 visti)
Tree fern in the rainforest of Ibu's slopes. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
Tree fern in the rainforest of Ibu's slopes. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer) [info]
(337 visti)
Harvesting palm tree juice. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
Harvesting palm tree juice. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer) [info]
(288 visti)
Filling the water bottle with refreshing palm tree juice. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
Filling the water bottle with refreshing palm tree juice. (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer) [info]
(263 visti)
Back down from the volcano: quite some physical effort, but worth it! (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer)
Back down from the volcano: quite some physical effort, but worth it! (Photo: Tom Pfeiffer) [info]
(244 visti)
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