About Ilimuda
Ilimuda is a stratovolcano rising to 881 meters (2,891 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
Ilimuda is located in Indonesia, within the Sunda Volcanic Arc of the broader Sunda-Banda Volcanic Regions. Situated at 8.48° S, 122.76° E in the Southern Hemisphere, the volcano lies within a tropical climate zone. With a summit elevation of 881 meters above sea level, Ilimuda 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
The heavily Ilimuda volcano is located 6.5 km N of Lewotobi Lakilaki volcano opposite Konga Bay in eastern Flores Island. The morphology suggests a 1-km-wide, 450-m-deep crescentic crater open to the SE. Satellitic cones, including the Ilibotong lava dome, are located on the lower SE and NE flanks. No eruptions are known, but a fumarole was reported inside the NE crater rim.
— Smithsonian Institution, Global Volcanism Program
0 Recorded Eruptions
No eruption records available for Ilimuda.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ilimuda
Is Ilimuda an active volcano?+
Ilimuda 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 Ilimuda?+
Ilimuda has a summit elevation of 881 meters (2,891 feet) above sea level. At 881 meters, it is a relatively low-elevation volcano.
What type of volcano is Ilimuda?+
Ilimuda 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 Ilimuda located?+
Ilimuda is located in Indonesia, in the Sunda-Banda Volcanic Regions. More specifically, it lies within the Sunda Volcanic Arc. Its exact coordinates are -8.479° latitude, 122.761° longitude.
Is it safe to visit Ilimuda?+
Ilimuda 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.
