About Poco Leok
Poco Leok is a stratovolcano rising to 1,675 meters (5,496 feet) in Indonesia's Sunda-Banda Volcanic Regions. No historical eruptions have been recorded, though the volcano is classified based on geological evidence of past activity.
Geography & Climate
Poco Leok is located in Indonesia, within the Sunda Volcanic Arc of the broader Sunda-Banda Volcanic Regions. Situated at 8.68° S, 120.48° E in the Southern Hemisphere, the volcano lies within a tropical climate zone. With a summit elevation of 1,675 meters above sea level, Poco Leok is a moderately sized peak that remains accessible to hikers and researchers for much of the year. The volcanic landform is characterized as a composite, which describes the physical shape and structure of the volcanic edifice as observed from the surface.
GVP Reference Summary
Poco Leok in western Flores Island consists of a heavily dissected edifice with a central 3-km-wide central caldera-like depression of uncertain origin. No pyroclastic-flow deposits are associated with the volcano, which is poorly known geologically (Casadevall, 1989, pers. comm.). There is andesite lava within the crater area, which Mahon and others (1992) attributed to the volcanic group immediately north. Volcanism is of Quaternary age (van Bemmelen, 1949), and four fumarole fields are located at elevations of 825-1,200 m within the depression. The Ulumbu geothermal field is located on its flank at 650 m elevation and includes hot springs, fumaroles, mud pots, and steaming ground.
— Smithsonian Institution, Global Volcanism Program
0 Recorded Eruptions
No eruption records available for Poco Leok.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Poco Leok
Is Poco Leok an active volcano?+
Poco Leok is not currently classified as active. Its activity evidence is listed as "unknown." No recorded eruptions have been documented. However, no volcano is ever considered permanently extinct.
How high is Poco Leok?+
Poco Leok has a summit elevation of 1,675 meters (5,496 feet) above sea level. At 1,675 meters, it is a moderately sized volcanic peak, roughly comparable to Mount Vesuvius (1,281m).
What type of volcano is Poco Leok?+
Poco Leok is classified as a Stratovolcano. Stratovolcanoes (also called composite volcanoes) are steep, conical volcanoes built up by many layers of hardened lava, tephra, and volcanic ash. They are among the most common and dangerous types, known for explosive eruptions.
Where is Poco Leok located?+
Poco Leok is located in Indonesia, in the Sunda-Banda Volcanic Regions. More specifically, it lies within the Sunda Volcanic Arc. Its exact coordinates are -8.680° latitude, 120.480° longitude.
Is it safe to visit Poco Leok?+
Poco Leok can generally be visited, but as with any volcano, visitors should check local conditions and any advisory notices before traveling. Indonesia may have specific regulations for accessing volcanic areas. Guided tours are often the safest and most informative way to experience a volcano.
