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Report on Iliboleng (Indonesia) — July 1987


Iliboleng

Scientific Event Alert Network Bulletin, vol. 12, no. 7 (July 1987)
Managing Editor: Lindsay McClelland.

Iliboleng (Indonesia) Volcanic earthquakes decline late in month

Please cite this report as:

Global Volcanism Program, 1987. Report on Iliboleng (Indonesia) (McClelland, L., ed.). Scientific Event Alert Network Bulletin, 12:7. Smithsonian Institution. https://doi.org/10.5479/si.GVP.SEAN198707-264220



Iliboleng

Indonesia

8.342°S, 123.258°E; summit elev. 1659 m

All times are local (unless otherwise noted)


During July, white plumes continued to be emitted to 300 m above the peak. Several shallow volcanic earthquakes were recorded daily during early July. In late July, seismic activity had returned to low background levels.

Geological Summary. Iliboleng stratovolcano was constructed at the SE end of Adonara Island across a narrow strait from Lomblen Island. The volcano is capped by multiple, partially overlapping summit craters. Lava flows modify its profile, and a cone low on the SE flank, Balile, has also produced lava flows. Historical eruptions, first recorded in 1885, have consisted of moderate explosive activity, with lava flows accompanying only the 1888 eruption.

Information Contacts: VSI.