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Batu Tara Volcano - John Seach
Komba Island, Indonesia
7.79 S, 123.57 E
summit elevation 748 m
stratovolcano
The volcano is located 50 km north of Pulau Lembata in the Flores Sea. The crater is in the middle of the island with dimensions of 900 m x 700 m.
On 1st July 2006 there was an eruption at Batu Tara volcano with ash to 5000 ft elevation. In March 2007, 15000 people were evacuated from Lembata Island near the volcano. Strombolian eruptions were recorded in 2007.
In January 2008 thick grey ash was emitted to a height of 750 m above the crater.
Batu Tara Volcano Eruptions
2006-08, 1847-52