Dukono
Complex in Indonesia
Key Facts
Elevation
1,273 m (4,177 ft)
Type
Complex
Location
1.699°, 127.878°
Region
Halmahera Volcanic Arc
Total Eruptions
5
Max VEI
VEI 3
Rock Type
Andesite / Basaltic Andesite
Tectonic Setting
Subduction zone
Location
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Eruption Timeline
Most recent confirmed eruption
Historical eruption (estimated)
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Overview
The Dukono complex in northern Halmahera is on an edifice with a broad, low profile containing multiple peaks and overlapping craters. Almost continuous explosive eruptions, sometimes accompanied by lava flows, have occurred since 1933. During a major eruption in 1550 CE, a lava flow filled in the strait between Halmahera and the Gunung Mamuya cone, 10 km NE.
Malupang Wariang, 1 km SW of the summit crater complex, contains a 700 x 570 m crater that has also had reported eruptions.
Volcanic Hazards & Risk Assessment
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Risk Level
Geological Composition & Structure
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Age & Formation
Eruption Statistics & Analysis
| Metric | Value | Global Ranking | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Recorded Eruptions | 5 | Low | Moderately active volcano |
| Maximum VEI | VEI 3 | Moderate | Local impact potential |
| Recent Activity | 1 years ago | Very Recent | Currently active |
Monitoring & Alert Status
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Current Status
Nearby Volcanoes in Western Pacific Volcanic Regions
Quick Info
- •Smithsonian ID: 268010
- •Evidence: Eruption Observed
- •Epoch: Holocene
About the Photo
The isolated volcano of Dukono at the northern end of Halmahera Island, is one of Indonesia's most active. Seen here in June 1991, Dukono has a broad profile and is capped by many compound craters. Dukono has displayed more or less continuous explosive activity since 1933, occasionally accompanied by lava flows.
Photo by Vivianne Clavel, 1991.
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Basic Information
This page shows basic data from the Smithsonian Global Volcanism Program. For more detailed information, visit the official Smithsonian page.