Inierie
Stratovolcano in Indonesia
Key Facts
Elevation
2,245 m (7,365 ft)
Type
Stratovolcano
Location
-8.875°, 120.950°
Region
Sunda Volcanic Arc
Rock Type
Andesite / Basaltic Andesite
Tectonic Setting
Subduction zone
Location
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Overview
The symmetrical Gunung Inierie stratovolcano in south-central Flores overlooks the Sawu Sea, and is the highest volcano on the island. A small steep-walled crater is oriented E-W immediately east of the summit, whose upper slopes are unvegetated. A somma wall lies west and NW of Inierie (also known as Rokka Peak).
A NNW-SSE-trending chain of volcanoes is just to the NE, including Wolo Bobo; these are part of the Pleistocene Bajawa cinder cone complex. A column of "smoke" is sometimes visible from the crater, as occurred in June 1911. The age of the latest eruption is not known, although the volcano was mapped as Holocene, and an eruption of Wolo Bobo was radiocarbon dated at about 10,000 years ago (Nasution et al.
, 2000). Hot springs are located on the northern flank of the volcano, and additional geothermal areas are located to the E and NE.
Volcanic Hazards & Risk Assessment
Primary Hazards
- Pyroclastic flows
- Lava flows
- Volcanic bombs and ballistics
- Lahars and mudflows
Risk Level
Geological Composition & Structure
Rock Types
Tectonic Setting
Age & Formation
Eruption Statistics & Analysis
| Metric | Value | Global Ranking | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Recorded Eruptions | Unknown | Low | Moderately active volcano |
| Maximum VEI | VEI Unknown | Minor | Local impact potential |
| Recent Activity | 10076 years ago | Historical | Historically active |
Monitoring & Alert Status
Monitoring Networks
Current Status
Nearby Volcanoes in Sunda-Banda Volcanic Regions
Quick Info
- •Smithsonian ID: 264080
- •Evidence: Eruption Dated
- •Epoch: Holocene
About the Photo
Gunung Inierie, seen here from the N, is the highest volcano on Flores Island. A plume was observed in June 1911 and is sometimes visible from the crater on the eastern side of the summit.
Photo by Volcanological Survey of Indonesia.
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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.