Rokatenda

The Rokatenda volcano rises 875 meters above sea level on Palue Island, featuring steep slopes formed through multiple layers of hardened lava and volcanic ash.

The February 2023 eruption expelled significant amounts of pyroclastic material, leading to a collapse of approximately 25 percent of the volcano's dome structure.

Eight villages on Palue Island maintain traditional practices while adapting their daily routines to the presence of the active volcano in their environment.

Regular monitoring systems track seismic activity and gas emissions at Rokatenda, providing essential data for evacuation planning and safety measures.

The volcanic activity created visible scars on the mountain flanks, extending into the sea and transforming one million cubic meters of the summit.

Location: Sikka Regency

Elevation above the sea: 875 m

Made from material: andesite

GPS coordinates: -8.31667,121.70833

Latest update: March 11, 2025 01:05