Inierie, Stratovolcano in Bajawa, Flores Island, Indonesia.
Inierie is a cone-shaped basalt volcano on Flores Island rising to 2,245 meters (7,365 feet) above sea level. Its flanks hold forests in lower zones while upper sections expose bare volcanic rock and steep ridges.
The volcano's last recorded major activity dates to around 8050 BCE, representing one of the region's oldest documented eruptions. Smoke from the crater was observed in 1911, suggesting sporadic activity in more recent times.
The mountain shapes how locals navigate and understand their landscape, serving as a natural landmark in everyday conversation and orientation. Its presence influences farming practices and settlement patterns in the surrounding region.
The trek requires starting very early in the morning before dawn to reach the summit with proper light for descent. Bringing warm layers is essential since conditions become cold at higher elevations.
The upper sections lack any vegetation, exposing raw basalt rock formations that create a stark and barren environment. This bare landscape offers hikers unusually wide views of the surrounding islands and sea.
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