Earth:Ranakah

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Short description: Volcano on the island of Flores, Indonesia
Poco Ranakah
Anak Ranakah.jpg
Highest point
Elevation2,350 m (7,710 ft)
Prominence2,350 m (7,710 ft)
Coordinates [ ⚑ ] 8°38′00″S 120°31′00″E / 8.633333°S 120.516667°E / -8.633333; 120.516667
Geography
Poco Ranakah is located in Flores
Poco Ranakah
Poco Ranakah
Flores Island, Indonesia
Geology
Mountain typeLava domes
Last eruptionMarch 1991

Poco Ranakah is a volcano located in the south-central part of the island of Flores, Indonesia. Its tallest lava dome, Poco Mandasawu is the tallest mountain of the island. A new lava dome, named Anak Ranakah (the child of Ranakah) was formed there in 1987. The volcano erupted again in 1991. In 2011, diffuse white plumes were seen rising from Anak Ranakah Dome, although no ash was detected.

See also

  • List of volcanoes in Indonesia

References