Batu Tara

Batu Tara rises 748 meters above sea level on an isolated island, with its crater regularly releasing volcanic ash and gases into the atmosphere.

The volcano maintained continuous eruption phases between 2006 and 2014, marking one of its most extended periods of documented geological activity.

Local maritime communities navigate their traditional Bugis prahu vessels near the volcano, observing its regular eruptions from safe distances at sea.

Access to the volcano requires a three-hour boat journey from Pulau Lomblen, with no facilities or water sources available on the volcanic island.

Including its underwater base extending 2,500 meters below sea level, this oceanic volcano reaches a total height of 4,200 meters.

Elevation above the sea: 748 m

GPS coordinates: -7.79167,123.57917

Latest update: March 13, 2025 22:37