Mount Ibu, Strato volcano and Recent Eruption

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According to an official report, Mount Ibu (Strato volcano) has erupted at least a thousand times this month.

Strato volcano

It is a large, steep-sided volcano that’s formed by layers of hardened lava, ash, and other volcanic debris. They are known for their steep sides, explosive eruptions and high viscosity magma.

About Mount Ibu

Indonesia has the most volcanoes in the world, including 120 active volcanoes and 126 total volcanoes, including six submarine volcanoes.
Most of Indonesia’s volcanoes are located on the Sunda Arc, a 3,000 km long chain.
The volcanoes were created by the subduction of the Indian Ocean crust under the Asian Plate.

Location: Northwest coast of Halmahera island, Indonesia.
In 2023, Mount Ibu recorded a total of 21,100 eruptions, making it the 2nd most active volcano in Indonesia.
- Mount Merapi is the most active volcano in Indonesia.
It stands 1,377 meters above sea level and spans 16 km east-west and 13 km north-south.