The Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (PVMBG) reported decreased activity at Paluweh during 16-31 December based on visual observations and monitoring data. No emissions were visible, and the seismic network recorded a decrease in the number of both deep and shallow volcanic earthquakes. At 1200 on 1 January 2025 the Alert Level was lowered to 1 (on a scale of 4) and the public was warned to stay away from the summit area.

Geological Summary. Paluweh volcano, 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. The largest historical eruption occurred in 1928, when strong explosive activity was accompanied by landslide-induced tsunamis and lava dome emplacement. Pyroclastic flows in August 2013 resulted in fatalities.

Source: Pusat Vulkanologi dan Mitigasi Bencana Geologi (PVMBG, also known as CVGHM)