Inierie

Inierie is a stratovolcano located in the south-central part of the island of Flores, Indonesia, overlooking the Savu Sea. It is the highest volcano on the island.

Inierie
Inierie
Highest point
Elevation2,245 m (7,365 ft)
ListingUltra
Ribu
Coordinates8.875°S 120.95°E / -8.875; 120.95
Geography
Inierie
Location in Flores
LocationFlores Island, Indonesia
Geology
Mountain typeStratovolcano
Last eruption8050 BCE ?

The volcano looms over the little town of Bajawa and is very impressive. The upper slopes are bare without any vegetation.

The volcano is not active but there is reports of smoke emerging from the crater in June 1911.

See also

References

  • "Inierie". Global Volcanism Program. Smithsonian Institution.


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