Iya volcano

Updated: Jul 3, 2022 17:25 GMT - Refresh

stratovolcano 637 m / 2,090 ft
Flores (Indonesia), -8.9°S / 121.63°E
Current status: normal or dormant (1 out of 5)

Last update: 21 Dec 2021 (Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report)

Iya volcano in central Flores is the southernmost of a group of 3 volcanoes (Iya, Rooia and Pui) forming a small peninsula south of the city of Ende. Rooja and Pui cones to the north appear to be older than Iya and have no known historic activity.
Many small eruptions have occurred at Iya volcano in historic times.

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Typical eruption style: Explosive
Iya volcano eruptions: 1971(?), 1969, 1953, 1888(?), 1882, 1871, 1868, 1867, 1844, 1671
Lastest nearby earthquakes: No recent earthquakes

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