Volcanic eruption

Eruption of Kelimutu

15 May 1995 · Indonesia

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When
15 May 1995
Kind
Volcanic eruption
Where
Indonesia
Coordinates
8.77° S, 121.82° E
Deaths
1
Volcano type
Complex volcano

Kelimutu

Volcano on the island of Flores in Indonesia

Kelimutu is a volcano close to the small town of Moni in central Flores island in Indonesia. It is around 50 km (31 mi) to the east of Ende, Indonesia, the capital of Ende regency in East Nusa Tenggara province. It has three volcanic crater lakes that differ in color. Tiwu Ata Mbupu, on the western side of the island is blue in color while Tiwu Nua Muri Kooh Tai and Tiwu Ata Polo are usually colors of green and red.

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