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Sangeang Island, Indonesia

8.18 S, 119.05 E
summit elevation 1949 m
complex volcano

Sangeang Api Volcano consists of 2 cones. Doro Api (1949 m) is the active cone and Doro Mantoi (1795 m).
Activity at the volcano usually begins with Vulcanian eruptions, followed by Strombolian explosions and lava flows.

2009 Activity
There has been an increase in activity at Sangeang volcano in Indonesia, with increasing numbers of volcanic earthquakes and tremor. White emissions are visible rising 25 m above the summit. The alert status of Sangeang Api Volcano was raised from normal to Waspada (Level II) on 4th June 2009.

A large earthquake (mag 6.3) hit 18 km west of the volcano on 1st December 2006.

1985 Eruption
Eruptions produced pyroclastic flows, lava flows and ash emission.