Lokon-Empung is an active twin volcano in North Sulawesi, Indonesia, formed by two peaks, Lokon and Empung. Lokon is the more active peak, with a distinctive flat top and an active crater, Tompaluan, located on its flank. This crater is a deep explosion pit situated between the two peaks. The volcano’s activity is fueled by the subduction of tectonic plates in the region, leading to the formation of andesitic magma. Eruptions typically involve ash plumes, pyroclastic flows, and occasional lava dome growth.
| Location: | North Sulawesi, Indonesia |
| Coordinates: | 1.363975, 124.799545 |
| Volcano Type: | Stratovolcano |
Lokon’s Location
Lokon’s Latest Status
November 2024: Lokon volcano showed increased activity starting October 31st, with rising steam plumes and a surge in volcanic earthquakes. By mid-November, authorities raised the alert level to 3 due to this heightened unrest.
Lokon’s Eruptive History
| Year | Eruptive Activity |
|---|---|
| 1375 ± 25 | First historically recorded eruption from Empung cone. |
| 1700s | Moderate eruption from Empung cone. |
| 1829 | Start of consistent records; eruption from Tompaluan crater. |
| 1991 | Significant eruption, ashfall, and pyroclastic flows; one fatality. |
| 2001 | Multiple explosions, ash plumes reaching several kilometers high. |
| 2002-2003 | Elevated activity with ash emissions and lava dome growth. |
| 2011 | Large eruption with ash plumes reaching 3.5 km, prompting evacuations. |
| 2012-2013 | Intermittent explosions, ash plumes, and lava dome growth. |
| 2015 | Two distinct eruptive periods with ash emissions. |
| 2023 | Increased seismic activity and gas emissions; Alert Level raised. |
| 2024 | Lokon volcano showed increased activity starting October 31st, with rising steam plumes and a surge in volcanic earthquakes. By mid-November, authorities raised the alert level to 3 due to this heightened unrest. |
Lokon Monitoring
For monitoring of this volcano, please refer to PVMBG.
Lokon Images
