Mount Colo Explained

Colo
Elevation M:507
Elevation Ref:[1]
Location:Sulawesi, Indonesia
Coordinates:-0.17°N 121.608°W
Map:Indonesia Sulawesi
Type:Stratovolcano with caldera
Last Eruption:July to December 1983

Colo is a stratovolcano in Indonesia. It forms the small island of Una-Una at the middle of the Gulf of Tomini, the northern part of Sulawesi. The volcano is broad and has a low profile with only 507m (1,663feet) above the sea level. It contains a 2km (01miles) wide caldera with a small volcanic cone inside. Only three eruptions have been recorded in the history with two of them causing damage.[1]

1898 eruption

The eruption had a VEI of 3, qualifying as 'severe'. It involved:

The island was evacuated, and there was damage to property.[1]

1983 eruption

This eruption was more violent and had a VEI of 4. It involved:

The island was evacuated, and there was damage to property, but there were no deaths.[1]

See also

Notes and References

  1. 266010. Colo. 2006-12-17.