Ebulobo
Stratovolcano in Indonesia
Key Facts
Elevation
2,096 m (6,877 ft)
Type
Stratovolcano
Location
-8.817°, 121.191°
Region
Sunda Volcanic Arc
Rock Type
Andesite / Basaltic Andesite
Tectonic Setting
Subduction zone
Location
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Overview
Ebulobo, also referred to as Amburombu or Keo Peak, is a steep-sided symmetrical stratovolcano in central Flores Island. The Watu Keli lava flow traveled down the N flank to 4 km from the summit in 1830, the first of only four recorded historical eruptions of the volcano.
Volcanic Hazards & Risk Assessment
Primary Hazards
- Pyroclastic flows
- Lava flows
- Volcanic bombs and ballistics
- Lahars and mudflows
Risk Level
Geological Composition & Structure
Rock Types
Tectonic Setting
Age & Formation
Eruption Statistics & Analysis
| Metric | Value | Global Ranking | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Recorded Eruptions | Unknown | Low | Moderately active volcano |
| Maximum VEI | VEI Unknown | Minor | Local impact potential |
| Recent Activity | 57 years ago | Historical | Recently active |
Monitoring & Alert Status
Monitoring Networks
Current Status
Nearby Volcanoes in Sunda-Banda Volcanic Regions
Quick Info
- •Smithsonian ID: 264100
- •Evidence: Eruption Observed
- •Epoch: Holocene
About the Photo
Ebulobo above the village of Boa Wae, located below the NW flank of the volcano. Ebulobo is located in central Flores Island and has a summit lava dome. Historical eruptions, recorded since 1830, include lava emission down the N flank and explosive eruptions from the summit crater.
Photo by Willem Rohi, 1991 (Volcanological Survey of Indonesia).
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Basic Information
This page shows basic data from the Smithsonian Global Volcanism Program. For more detailed information, visit the official Smithsonian page.