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Friday, Sep 30, 2016 The Indonesian Volcanologic Survey raised the alert level of the stratovolcano from 1 (lowest) to 2 ("waspada", watch) yesterday evening. The decision came as increased seismic activity had been detected under the volcano, possibly related to a new magma intrusion that could be precursor of a new eruption. ... [more] Iya volcanostratovolcano 637 m / 2,090 ft Flores, Indonesia, -8.9°S / 121.63°E Current status: normal or dormant (1 out of 5) | ReportsIya volcano booksLast update: 19 Aug 2018 (seismic unrest, alert level raised on 29 Sep 2016) Typical eruption style: Explosive Iya volcano eruptions: 1971(?), 1969, 1953, 1888(?), 1882, 1871, 1868, 1867, 1844, 1671
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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.
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