Tarakan
Pyroclastic cone(s) in Indonesia
Key Facts
Elevation
317 m (1,040 ft)
Type
Pyroclastic cone(s)
Location
1.832°, 127.825°
Region
Halmahera Volcanic Arc
Rock Type
Basalt / Picro-Basalt
Tectonic Setting
Subduction zone
Location
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Overview
Two cinder cones between Galela Bay and Lake Galela on norther Halmahera, NE of Dukono volcano, were mapped by Supriatna (1980) as basaltic and Holocene. Tarakan Lamo and Tarakan Itji (large and small Tarakan) have well-formed summit craters 800 and 500 m in diameter, and 160 and 125 m deep, respectively.
Volcanic Hazards & Risk Assessment
Primary Hazards
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
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Quick Info
- •Smithsonian ID: 268001
- •Evidence: Evidence Credible
- •Epoch: Holocene
About the Photo
Two cinder cones with circular craters are located above the center of this NASA Landsat image of northern Halmahera Island (with north to the top). The cones lie between Galela Lake and Galela Bay (upper right), with the town of Galela on its shore. Tarakan Lamo (on the east side of the lake) and Tarakan Itji (to the NW of Tarakan Lamo) have well-formed summit craters 800 and 500 m in diameter and 160 and 125 m deep, respectively.
NASA Landsat 7 image (worldwind.arc.nasa.gov)
Authority Sources
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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.