Klabat
Stratovolcano in Indonesia
Key Facts
Elevation
1,968 m (6,457 ft)
Type
Stratovolcano
Location
1.454°, 125.031°
Region
Sangihe Volcanic Arc
Rock Type
Andesite / Basaltic Andesite
Tectonic Setting
Subduction zone
Location
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Overview
Klabat is a symmetrical stratovolcano near the tip of the northern arm of Sulawesi Island, east of the city of Manado. There is a shallow lake in the 170 x 250 m summit crater. No verified reported eruptions are known, but there has been fumarolic activity.
A reported eruption in 1683 CE was probably from Tangkoko, 19 km 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 | Unknown | Historical | Historically active |
Monitoring & Alert Status
Monitoring Networks
Current Status
Nearby Volcanoes in Western Pacific Volcanic Regions
Quick Info
- •Smithsonian ID: 266120
- •Evidence: Unrest / Holocene
- •Epoch: Holocene
About the Photo
Klabat, seen here from the city of Manado to its west, is an isolated symmetrical stratovolcano that rises to 1995 m near the eastern tip of the northern arm of Sulawesi. It has a shallow lake in its 170 x 250 m summit crater. No verified historical eruptions have occurred from this volcano, the highest in Sulawesi.
Photo by Thomas Dobat, 1983.
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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.