Kie Matubu
Stratovolcano in Indonesia
Key Facts
Elevation
1,713 m (5,620 ft)
Type
Stratovolcano
Location
0.662°, 127.403°
Region
Halmahera Volcanic Arc
Rock Type
Andesite / Basaltic Andesite
Tectonic Setting
Subduction zone
Location
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Overview
The conical Kie Matubu volcano on the south end of Tidore Island is the highest peak of the North Maluku island chain west of Halmahera. Faral et al. (2022) identified deposits from two eruptions within the past 3,000 years.
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 | 816 years ago | Historical | Historically active |
Monitoring & Alert Status
Monitoring Networks
Current Status
Nearby Volcanoes in Western Pacific Volcanic Regions
Quick Info
- •Smithsonian ID: 268061
- •Evidence: Eruption Dated
- •Epoch: Holocene
About the Photo
The conical Kie Matabu volcano at the south end of Tidore Island forms the highest peak of the northern Maluku island chain west of Halmahera. The Telaga volcano at the north end, consists of a caldera (lake, foreground) containing two cones.
Copyrighted photo by Katia and Maurice Krafft, 1976.
Authority Sources
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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.