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Data from the Global Volcanism Program of the Smithsonian Institution
Details for: Lokon-Empung
The twin volcanoes Lokon and Empung rise above the towns of Kakaskasen and Kinilow as viewed from the flanks of Mahawu volcano. The more prominent Lokon volcano (left), is higher than Empung volcano (right) and lacks a summit crater. Most historical eruptions from Lokon-Empung, one of the most active volcanoes on Sulawesi Island, have originated from Tompaluan crater, which can be seen surrounded by fresh ash deposits in the saddle between the two peaks. Gunung Tetawiran rises beyond the saddle. Photo by Agus Solihin, 1998 (Volcanological Survey of Indonesia).
Volcano Number:
266100
Volcano Name:
Lokon-Empung
Country:
Indonesia
Volcano Type:
Stratovolcano(es)
Last Eruption:
2015 CE
Elevation:
1580m
Tectonic Setting:
Subduction zone / Continental crust (> 25 km)
Pop. within 5km:
12183
Pop. within 10km:
75684
Pop. within 30km:
942160
Pop. within 100km:
1583346
Latitude:
1.3644
Longitude:
124.7992
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The Lokong-Empung volcanic complex, rising above the plain of Tondano in North Sulawesi, includes four peaks and an active crater. Lokon, the highest peak, has a flat craterless top. The morphologically younger Empung cone 2 km NE has a 400-m-wide, 150-m-deep crater that erupted last in the 18th century. A ridge extending 3 km WNW from Lokon includes the Tatawiran and Tetempangan peaks. All eruptions since 1829 have originated from Tompaluan, a 150 x 250 m crater in the saddle between Lokon and Empung. These eruptions have primarily produced small-to-moderate ash plumes that sometimes damaged croplands and houses, but lava-dome growth and pyroclastic flows have also occurred.
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