Mount Lewotobi, a twin volcano on Flores Island in Indonesia's East Nusa Tenggara province, is well-known for its scenic beauty and volcanic activity.
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Source: The Hindu
Recently, a volcanic eruption in Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki in Indonesia spewed ash cloud to a whopping 11 kilometers.
It is located in Indonesia’s East Nusa Tenggara province on Flores Island.
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Type |
Twin stratovolcanoes (Lewotobi Lakilaki and Lewotobi Perempuan) |
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Name Meaning |
"Lewotobi" means “husband and wife” |
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Orientation |
Peaks arranged on a NW–SE line, separated by 2 km |
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Saddle Height |
1232 meters |
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Lewotobi Lakilaki (Male) |
Height: 1584 m; Summit crater: 400 m diameter, open to the north |
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Lewotobi Perempuan (Female) |
Height: 1703 m; Crater: 700 m wide |
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Eruption History – Lakilaki |
Frequently active during 19th and 20th centuries |
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Eruption History – Perempuan |
Only two eruptions recorded in historical time |
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Lava Domes |
Small lava domes formed in summit craters of both volcanoes during the 20th century |
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Geological Significance |
Part of the seismically active Pacific Ring of Fire |
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Notable Characteristic |
Among the most frequently active volcanoes in the region |
Source: Hindustan Times
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Practice Question: Q. Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki, recently in the news, is: A) A twin-peaked glacial mountain located in the Andes B) A frequently active stratovolcano situated along the Pacific Ring of Fire C) A dormant volcano located in the African Rift Valley D) A volcanic island formed by hotspot activity in the Atlantic Ocean Correct Answer: B) A frequently active stratovolcano situated along the Pacific Ring of Fire |
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