Lewotobi

Stratovolcano in Flores, Indonesia
Lewotobi is located in Flores
Lewotobi
Lewotobi
Flores Island, Indonesia
GeologyMountain typeStratovolcanoesLast eruptionJanuary 2024 (ongoing)

Lewotobi is a twin volcano located in the southeastern part of the island of Flores, Indonesia. It is composed of the Lewotobi Lakilaki (Male Lewotobi) and Lewotobi Perempuan (Female Lewotobi) stratovolcanoes.

Older forms of its name include Lobetabi,[1] Lovotivo[1] and Loby Toby.[2]

Eruptions

An eruption is ongoing since 23 December 2023 in Lewotobi Lakilaki, displacing up to 6,500 people as of January 2024.[3]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "Flores", Encyclopaedia Britannica, vol. IX (9th ed.), 1878, p. 337.
  2. ^ One of Rudyard Kipling's stories.[which?]
  3. ^ "Indonesia evacuates about 6,500 people on the island of Flores after a volcano spews clouds of ash". Associated Press. 15 January 2024. Retrieved 15 January 2024.

Bibliography

  • "Lewotobi". Global Volcanism Program. Smithsonian Institution. Retrieved 2021-06-24.
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  • Global Volcanism Program


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