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- Why in News?
- Mount Lewotobi Lakilaki in Indonesia recently erupted, drawing attention to one of the region’s active volcanic systems.
- About Mount Lewotobi Lakilaki
- Situated on Flores Island, Mount Lewotobi is a twin-peaked stratovolcano complex consisting of two distinct cones: Lewotobi Lakilaki (meaning “male”) and Lewotobi Perempuan (“female”). These twin volcanoes are geologically significant and part of Indonesia's volatile volcanic landscape.
- The volcano lies within the Pacific Ring of Fire, a seismically active belt that encircles the Pacific Ocean. This area is notorious for frequent earthquakes and volcanic eruptions, caused by the movement of tectonic plates. Stratovolcanoes like Lewotobi are known for their steep profiles and explosive eruptions due to viscous magma.
- Indonesia, with the highest number of active volcanoes in the world, regularly monitors such activity. The recent eruption of Lewotobi Lakilaki underscores the ongoing geological dynamism of the region and the need for continued vigilance in nearby communities.