Daily News Analysis ‘Indonesia’s Mount Dukono erupted’ : 26 February

Key Points:

• Dukono Volcano is located on Halmahera Island in North Maluku, Indonesia and is an active volcano.
• Indonesia has 130 active volcanoes, making it one of the most volcanically active countries.
• The country is situated on the Pacific Ring of Fire, experiencing frequent volcanic eruptions and earthquakes.
• Other notable active volcanoes in Indonesia include:
  • Mount Merapi – Located on Java Island.
  • Mount Kelut – Also situated on Java Island.
• The Pacific Ring of Fire spans 40,000 km and is a highly active tectonic zone.
• Around 90% of the world’s earthquakes occur within this region due to tectonic plate interactions.

Why in News?

Indonesia’s Mount Dukono erupted in  February, 2025, releasing an ash cloud that soared 2,000 meters into the sky.