Mount Gamkonora

Mount Gamkonora extends 1,635 meters above sea level and contains multiple craters arranged in a north-south configuration across its surface.

The volcano produced a catastrophic eruption in 1673, generating a tsunami that affected numerous settlements along the surrounding coastline.

Local communities monitor traditional signs from the mountain, passing knowledge through generations about volcanic activity patterns and evacuation procedures.

The Indonesian Center for Volcanology maintains monitoring stations around Mount Gamkonora to detect seismic activity and potential eruption warnings.

This peak ranks as the highest volcanic structure on Halmahera island and has recorded thirteen distinct eruptions since official documentation began.

Location: West Halmahera Regency

Elevation above the sea: 1,635 m

GPS coordinates: 1.38000,127.53000

Latest update: March 10, 2025 18:29