Paluweh
Paluweh, also known as Rokatenda, is a stratovolcano that forms the small island of Palu'e, north of Flores Island in Sikka Regency in the province of East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. While the volcano rises about 3,000 m (9,840 ft) above the sea floor, its cone rises just 875 metres (2,871 ft) above sea level and is the highest point on the island.
| Paluweh | |
|---|---|
| Rokatenda | |
Paluweh eruption as of 12 February 2013, as recorded from space by EO-1 | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 875 m (2,871 ft) |
| Coordinates | 8°19′45″S 121°42′37″E |
| Geography | |
Paluweh Palu'e, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia | |
| Geology | |
| Mountain type | Stratovolcano |
| Last eruption | 2012 to 2013 |
The broad summit region contains overlapping craters up to 900 m (2,950 ft) wide along with several lava domes. Several flank vents occur along a northwest trending fissure.
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