Mount Ibu Eruption
- 21 Jan 2025
In News:
Indonesia’s Mount Ibu erupted 1,000 times this month.
Overview:
- Location: Mount Ibu, Halmahera Island, North Maluku province, Indonesia.
- Volcano Type: Stratovolcano (composite volcano) – steep-sided, conical structure formed by successive layers of lava, ash, and pyroclastic material.
- Tectonic Setting: Located on the Pacific Ring of Fire, a major area of subduction zones with high volcanic and seismic activity.
Volcanic Context – Indonesia:
- Pacific Ring of Fire: Indonesia's location makes it one of the most volcanically active regions globally.
- Other Recent Eruptions:
- Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki (twin-peaked volcano)
- Mount Ruang
- Both have shown heightened activity, triggering mass evacuations.