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Mount Dukono

May 2, 2026

Mount Dukono in eastern Indonesia erupted recently, sending an ash column up to 1,400 meters above its summit.

About Mount Dukono:

  • It is an active volcano located on Halmahera Island in North Maluku, Indonesia.
  • It is a complex volcano presenting a broad, low profile with multiple summit peaks and overlapping craters.
  • It is part of the Pacific Ring of Fire, a region with high tectonic activity.
  • Since its first eruption in 1933, the volcano has exhibited significant volcanic activity, including frequent eruptions and smoke emissions.
    • Eruptions have been explosive and also produced lava flows and mudflows.
    • It often produces ash plumes that can reach several kilometers into the atmosphere.
  • The tropical rainforest surrounding the volcano is home to various endemic flora and fauna species.

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