Mount Nila

Mount Nila is a stratovolcano rising as an isolated island from the Banda Sea and covering an area of about 5 by 6 kilometers. The island shows typical volcanic features with rock formations that tell the story of its geological past and how it formed.

The last recorded eruption happened in 1968 and forced the evacuation of Rumadai village. Since then the volcano has remained quiet, though its interior continues to show signs of geological activity.

The volcano sits in Maluku Province, where communities keep their connection to traditional Melanesian ways of life. Visitors can see these customs reflected in how local people go about their daily activities and traditions.

Visitors should be aware that gas releases occur from depth in the northern and western sections of the island. It helps to understand these natural conditions and take appropriate precautions when exploring this geological location.

The low caldera has distinctive breaches in its rim that extend below the sea surface on the southern and eastern sides. These underwater sections make the geological formation an interesting subject for volcanic research and study.