Dukono Volcano
Updated: Apr 11, 2025 20:23 GMT -
Complex volcano
Halmahera (Indonesia), 1.7°N / 127.88°E 
Summit height: 1185 m (3,888 ft)
Current status: erupting (4 out of 5)
Last update: 11 Apr 2025 (Volcanic Ash Advisory)
Ash emission from Dukono volcano
Dukono is a remote volcano on the island of Halmahera (Indonesia). There is not much information available due to its remote position, but Dukono is one of the world's most active volcanoes and has been in persistent activity since 1933.
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Dukono volcano eruptions: 1933-ongoing (as of 2014), 1868(?), 1719, 1550
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Background
During a major eruption in 1550, a lava flow filled in the strait between Halmahera and the north-flank cone of Gunung Mamuya. Fatalities occured during that eruption, too.Dukono is a complex volcano with a broad, low profile, multiple summit peaks and overlapping craters. Malupang Wariang, 1 km SW of Dukono's summit crater complex, contains a 700 x 570 m crater that has also been active during historical time.
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Source: GVP, Smithsonian Institution
Dukono Volcano Photos
Strombolian explosion from the main vent inside Dukono's crater. (Photo: Andi / VolcanoDiscovery Indonesia)
Strombolian activity in Dukono's large crater. (Photo: Andi / VolcanoDiscovery Indonesia)
Andi and Remy at the crater rim of Dukono volcano. (Photo: Andi / VolcanoDiscovery Indonesia)
At the crater of Dukono volcano (Halmahera, Indonesia) (Photo: Gian Schachenmann)
Significant volcanic eruptions: Dukono volcano
In the past 10,000 years, Dukono has had at least 5 confirmed eruptions, all documented by historical records or observations.
The table below lists all known eruptions (date in bold face) of Dukono volcano in historic times and during the past 10,000 years. Updates on the most recent volcanic activity of Dukono can be found on the news page of Dukono volcano.
| Date | Note | VEI | Deaths | Damage | |
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| Malupang Magiwe and Malupang Warirang Historical obs./docs. | 3 | ||||
Historical obs./docs. | 2 | ||||
Historical obs./docs. | 2 | ||||
| East flank of Tolo Historical obs./docs. | ? | ||||
Historical obs./docs. | 3 | ||||
| 1550 AD Nov (eruption | Historical obs./docs. | 3 | 1-50 (*) | Info | |
(*) Estimated numbers
Remark:
Our list of volcanic eruptions closely follows the database of eruptions of the Smithsonian's Global Volcanism Project (GVP), the internationally most recognized data source for volcanic eruptions, but also includes significant eruptive episodes or related volcano events. "Volcanic eruptions" are usually to be understood as sequences of individual eruptive episodes that can follow each other, or even overlap (if several vents are involved), and can last many years, decades or even longer. For example, the current activity of Stromboli volcano is understood as a single eruption that has been ongoing since 1934.
Sources: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), Global Significant Volcanic Eruptions Database. doi:10.7289/V5TD9V7K | Global Volcanism Project / Smithsonian Institution
Dukono Volcano FAQ
+When was the last eruption of Dukono volcano?
The last confirmed eruption of Dukono began in 1933 and is continuing (as of April 2025).
+How often does Dukono volcano erupt?
Since 1550 AD, Dukono volcano has had at least 5 historically documented eruptions. This means that it erupts on average every 95 years.
Many eruptions of Dukono have lasted more than one year. In total, the volcano has been in eruption during 97 out of 475 years until now. In other words, Dukono has been active at least one in 4.9 years on average. Note that this value is likely an underestimate, because the known history of eruptions from Dukono is likely incomplete, especially further back in time.
+How active is Dukono volcano at present?
Dukono volcano is extremely active: Since 1900, it has been near-continuously active, showing eruptive activity during 94 years out of 126 as of now. The latest eruption is still continuing at present.
+When was the largest eruption of Dukono volcano?
The largest eruption of Dukono volcano in historic times occurred in 1550 AD. It ranks as a "vulcanian" eruption with a magnitude 3 on the VEI (Volcanic Explosivity Index) scale.
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Dukono Volcano Maps
Below is a selection of maps showing the location and surroundings of the volcano at various resolutions based on aerial-imagery / terrain maps. Feel free to use them for non-commercial purposes on your blog or website as long as you credit them with a link back to this page (click to copy it).
Satellite/aerial-type map of Dukono volcano (world scale)
Terrain-type map of Dukono volcano (world scale)
Satellite/aerial-type map of Dukono volcano (region scale large)
Terrain-type map of Dukono volcano (region scale large)
Satellite/aerial-type map of Dukono volcano (region scale medium)
Terrain-type map of Dukono volcano (region scale medium)
Satellite/aerial-type map of Dukono volcano (region scale small)
Terrain-type map of Dukono volcano (region scale small)
Satellite/aerial-type map of Dukono volcano (local scale large)
Terrain-type map of Dukono volcano (local scale large)
Satellite/aerial-type map of Dukono volcano (local scale medium)
Terrain-type map of Dukono volcano (local scale medium)
Satellite/aerial-type map of Dukono volcano (local scale small)
Terrain-type map of Dukono volcano (local scale small)
Satellite/aerial-type map of Dukono volcano (scale of 10s of km)
Terrain-type map of Dukono volcano (scale of 10s of km)
Satellite/aerial-type map of Dukono volcano (scale of 20-40 km)
Terrain-type map of Dukono volcano (scale of 20-40 km)
Satellite/aerial-type map of Dukono volcano (scale of approx. 10-20 km)
Terrain-type map of Dukono volcano (scale of approx. 10-20 km)
Satellite/aerial-type map of Dukono volcano (scale of 5-10 km)
Satellite/aerial-type map of Dukono volcano (scale of few kilometers)
