Global Volcanism Program | Volcanic Activity Report on Paluweh (Indonesia)

Volcanic Activity Report on Paluweh (Indonesia) — 7 November-13 November 2012

Smithsonian Institution / US Geological Survey
Weekly Volcanic Activity Report, 7 November-13 November 2012
Managing Editor: Sally Sennert

Please cite this report as:

Global Volcanism Program, 2012. Report on Paluweh (Indonesia) (Sennert, S, ed.). Weekly Volcanic Activity Report, 7 November-13 November 2012. Smithsonian Institution and US Geological Survey. https://volcano.si.edu/showreport.cfm?gvpvar=GVP.WVAR20121107-264150

Paluweh

Indonesia

All times are local (unless otherwise noted)

Based on analysis of satellite imagery and other data, the Darwin VAAC reported that during 11-13 November ash plumes from Paluweh rose to an altitude of 2.4 km (8,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted 90-150 km NW and W.

Source: Darwin Volcanic Ash Advisory Centre (VAAC)

Geological Summary. Paluweh, also known as Rokatenda, forms the 8-km-wide island of Palu'e north of the volcanic arc that cuts across Flores Island. The broad irregular summit region contains overlapping craters up to 900 m wide and several lava domes. Several flank vents occur along a NW-trending fissure. A large eruption in 1928 included strong explosive activity accompanied by landslide-induced tsunamis and lava dome emplacement. Pyroclastic flows in August 2013 resulted in fatalities.