Wurlali
Stratovolcano in Indonesia
Key Facts
Elevation
868 m (2,848 ft)
Type
Stratovolcano
Location
-7.125°, 128.675°
Region
Inner Banda Volcanic Arc
Rock Type
Andesite / Basaltic Andesite
Tectonic Setting
Subduction zone
Location
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Overview
The andesitic Wurlali stratovolcano was constructed at the northern end of a 5-km-wide caldera on the eastern side of Damar Island in the Banda Sea. Fumarolic activity occurs in the two summit craters and on the SE flanks, producing exploitable sulfur deposits. An explosive eruption was observed in 1892 CE.
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 | 134 years ago | Historical | Historically active |
Monitoring & Alert Status
Monitoring Networks
Current Status
Nearby Volcanoes in Sunda-Banda Volcanic Regions
Quick Info
- •Smithsonian ID: 265040
- •Evidence: Eruption Observed
- •Epoch: Holocene
About the Photo
Wurlali volcano (also referred to as Damar), seen here from Cape Wilhelmus on the north, is part of Indonesia’s Banda Island chain. The stratovolcano was formed in the northern part of a 5-km-wide caldera. During historical time only a single explosive eruption occurred in 1892 from the summit crater.
Photo by K. Sumaryano, 1994 (Volcanological Survey of Indonesia).
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.