Mount Rinjani, located on the Indonesian island of Lombok, is an active stratovolcano known for its scenic beauty and geological significance. It features a large caldera containing the striking Segara Anak crater lake and the relatively young Barujari cone, which remains intermittently active.
| Location: | Lombok, Indonesia |
| Coordinates: | -8.412020, 116.457731 |
| Volcano Type: | Stratovolcano |
Rinjani’s Location
Rinjani’s Latest Status
2024: Level I (Not Active)
Rinjani’s Eruptive History
| Year | Overview |
|---|---|
| 1847 | First well-documented historical eruption. Activity likely included ash explosions and possibly lava flows. |
| 1944 | Significant eruption centered on the Rombongan dome. This involved a powerful explosion that generated pyroclastic flows and a large ash column. |
| 1966 | Small eruption with lava flows entering Segara Anak (the caldera lake), recorded as having a Volcanic Explosivity Index (VEI) of 1. |
| 1994-1995 | Series of eruptions centered on the Barujari cone, marked by ash plumes, explosions, and lava flows. This period contributed significantly to the growth of the Barujari cone. |
| 2004 | Eruptions from Barujari with ash columns reaching 300-800 meters and powerful explosions. |
| 2009 | Barujari activity included ash plumes reaching thousands of meters in height and lava flows extending into the caldera lake. |
| 2010 | Multiple eruptions with significant ash fall, causing damage to crops and temporary airport closures in the region. |
| 2015-2016 | Eruptions produced sizeable ash plumes, leading to airport closures and travel disruptions. Ash sometimes drifted as far as Bali and Java. |
Rinjani Monitoring
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Rinjani Images
