Mount Lokon

Mount Lokon

Mount Lokon, also called Gunung Lokon, is an active volcano in Indonesia. It is near another volcano called Mount Empung. Together, they are called twin volcanoes. These two volcanoes are south of the city of Manado in North Sulawesi.

Mount Lokon has a flat top. But it has an active crater called Tompaluan on its side. Both Lokon and Empung are important because they are active. This means they can erupt and change the land around them. This makes them interesting to scientists who study volcanoes.

History

Mount Lokon formed a long time ago when the earth was very active. It has erupted many times, sending ash into the sky. When this happens, people nearby have to leave their homes to stay safe.

In July 2011, Mount Lokon erupted and people had to leave. It became active again in February and September 2012, and erupted once more in December 2012. Indonesia has many volcanoes, including Mount Lokon. One eruption in 1991 also made people leave their homes.