Eruption of Mount Ibu | 21 Jan 2025

Source: TH 

Indonesia’s Mount Ibu erupted 1,079 times in January 2025, with significant ash columns rising between 0.3 km to 4 km. 

• Mount Ibu is a stratovolcano located on the island of Halmahera in Indonesia’s North Maluku province.  
  • A stratovolcano, or composite volcano, has a steep, conical profile formed by layers of lava, ash, and volcanic debris.  
  • It is typically found at convergent plate boundaries and subduction zones. 
  • Mount Vesuvius (Italy), Mount Fuji (Japan), Mt Krakatoa (Indonesia) are examples of stratovolcanoes. 
• Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki, a twin-peaked volcano, and Mount Ruang in Indonesia erupted multiple times, prompting mass evacuations. 
• Indonesia lies along the Pacific Ring of Fire, known for frequent volcanic and seismic activity, making it vulnerable to eruptions. 

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