Mount Lokon

Mount Lokon, also called Gunung Lokon, is an active volcano in Indonesia. It stands near another volcano called Mount Empung, and together they form a pair of twin volcanoes. These two volcanoes are located south of the city of Manado in North Sulawesi. Mount Lokon has a flat top without a clear crater, but it has an active crater called Tompaluan on its side. Both Lokon and Empung are important because they are still active, meaning they can erupt and change the landscape around them. This makes them interesting to scientists who study volcanoes.

History

Mount Lokon formed during a time when the earth was very active, creating rocks and ash from old volcanic eruptions. Recently, it has erupted several times, sending ash into the sky and causing people nearby to leave their homes for safety.

In July 2011, Mount Lokon erupted and people had to leave. It showed signs of activity again in February and September 2012, and erupted once more in December 2012. Indonesia is home to many volcanoes, including Mount Lokon. One eruption in 1991 made people leave their homes.