Lewotobi

Lewotobi, an imposing stratovolcano located in the Flores region of Indonesia, is recognized for its twin summits, Lewotobi Laki-laki and Lewotobi Perempuan. This complex volcano has a history marked by frequent eruptions, often of an explosive nature. Eruptions typically manifest as ash plumes, pyroclastic flows, and the occasional generation of lava flows.

Location:	Flores, Indonesia
Coordinates:	-8.537027, 122.767490
Volcano Type:	Stratovolcano

Lewotobi’s Location

Lewotobi’s Latest Status

2024: Active. Alert Level 4.

Lewotobi’s Eruptive History

Year	Overview
Pre-historical	Evidence in lava flows, ash layers, etc., suggests numerous eruptions of varying intensities
1600s – 1800s	Records mention eruptions, likely including ash plumes, explosions, and potentially lava flows
1850s – 1950s	Frequent eruptive periods, characterized by ash emissions, explosions, and occasional lava flows
1950 – 2000	Continued eruptions, including periods of sustained ash plumes, volcanic bombs, and some lava flows
2000 – 2001	Persistent ash plumes, occasional explosions and lava lake formation
2002	Significant explosion in October, substantial ashfall
2003	Multiple eruptive phases throughout the year, some with observed lava flows
2004	Decreased intensity, mainly ash emissions with intermittent explosions
2004-2006	Intermittent eruptive activity, similar to 2004
2024	Major eruption on November 3rd that caused fatalities and widespread evacuations. The eruption produced pyroclastic flows and a significant ash column. It continues to spew ash and lava, disrupting air travel and impacting nearby communities.
2025	March – Lewotobi has produced a major eruption, generating an ash plume to 16km altitude and exhibiting significant fire fountaining. The volcanic alert level is now at Level IV (Warning).

Lewotobi Monitoring

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Lewotobi’s Location

Lewotobi’s Latest Status

Lewotobi’s Eruptive History

Lewotobi Monitoring

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