The flat-topped lava dome at the summit of Tarumai volcano was formed during an eruption in 1909. Frequent explosive eruptions took place from January 11 until April. On April 19 the new lava dome appeared. The dome grew to a height of 130 m and a width of 450 m. This 1981 photo views the dome from the NE.

Copyrighted photo by Katia and Maurice Krafft, 1981.

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