In Indonesia there are 78 uninhabited volcanoes that enter the Pacific ring of fire. It was formed at the junction of two lithospheric plates Indo-Australian and Eurasian. Today this area is the most volcanically active in the world. It recorded 1250 eruptions, 119 of which led to human casualties.
The main Indonesian volcanoes
The list of the most popular volcanoes in Indonesia is as follows:
- Volcano Kelimutu . The height of 1640 m. It is on the island of Flores , captivating the beauty of its lakes. The volcano is a part of the national park Kelimutu. At the top of the mountain there are not one but three lakes at once, which differ in size, color and composition. After climbing to the top of Kelimutu volcano in Indonesia, you will see red, green and blue-black ponds, the shades of which will change throughout the day depending on the lighting and weather.
- Kawah Ijen . The height of 2400 m. This volcano on the island of Java is famous for its blue lava and the largest acid lake in the world. They come here from all over the world to see the incredible sight - a spill of radiant lava and lightning, beating from the earth for 5 m in height. The crater of the volcano is filled with a deep lake, in which sulfuric and hydrochloric acid splashes instead of water. Its attractive emerald color is very dangerous. Approaching the lake close, as well as being in the crater of the Ijen volcano in Indonesia without special respirators, protecting from sulfur fumes, is unsafe.
- Bromo volcano in Indonesia. Located in the east of the island of Java, it is incredibly beautiful and attracts with its greatness numerous tourists. They climb to a height of 2330 m to meet the dawn and admire the unreal volcanic species. The slopes are covered with lush greenery, but the higher towards the top, the more futuristic the landscape becomes. Black sand dunes, low hanging smoke clouds make an unforgettable impression on travelers.
- The volcano of Sinabung. The height is 2450 m. It is located in the north of Sumatra . For a long time the volcano was considered to be asleep, but since 2010 and to this day every 3 years it erupts, which leads to numerous destruction and evacuation of residents. Recently, he has increased his activity and disturbs the inhabitants of the island every year. In May 2017, he again began to emit ashes of such force that his visit to the tourists was closed indefinitely. Now you can not approach the Sinabung volcano in Indonesia closer than 7 km, and people from the local villages were taken to a safe distance.
- Lucy Volcano in Indonesia is the largest mud volcano on the island of Java in the place of Sidoarjo . It appeared artificially in the process of natural gas production, while drilling wells. From the ground in 2006, the streams of mud began to rise under the pressure of gas. The surrounding area quickly flooded with strong mudflows. All attempts by geologists working on drilling to stop the release of mud, water and steam have not been successful. They did not help even the stone balls, dropped into the crater in large quantities. The peak of eruptions occurred in 2008, when daily Lucy threw out 180 thousand cubic meters. m dirt, which led to the evacuation of local residents. To date, it has failed under its own weight and has temporarily died down.
- Merapi Volcano in Indonesia. Height 2970 m. One of the most frequently awakened volcanoes of the island of Java, last erupted in 2014. Indonesians call it "mountain of fire", which speaks of its uninterrupted long centuries of activity. The eruptions began to record since 1548, and since then small emissions occur twice a year, and strong ones - once in 7 years.
- The volcano of Krakatoa . It is notorious for the most powerful eruption in world history. Once upon a time on a volcanic island in the group of Lesser Sunda Islands was a sleeping volcano. In May 1883, he woke up and threw a column of ash and a flame 70 km high into the sky. Unable to withstand the pressure, the mountain exploded, killing rock fragments at a distance of 500 km. A shock wave in the capital was demolished some buildings, many roofs, windows and doors. Tsunami rose to 30 m, and the shock wave managed to fly all over the earth 7 times. Today it is a low mountain 813 m above sea level, which grows every year and recovers its activity. After recent measurements, the Krakatoa volcano in Indonesia is prohibited from approaching closer than 1500 m.
- Tambora . The height is 2850 m. It is located on the island of Sumbawa in the group of Small Sunda Islands. The last recorded eruption was in 1967, but the most famous was the 1815, which was called the "year without summer." On April 10, the awakened volcano of Tambor in Indonesia fired a flame at a height of 30 m, ash and sulfur vapor hit the stratosphere, which caused a serious climate change, which was called a small ice age.
- Volcano Semeru . Height 3675 m, this is the highest point of the island of Java. The name was given to him by local people in honor of the Hindu god Semer, they often talk about him to the "Mahamer", which means "Big Mountain". Ascent to this volcano will require you to have enough physical activity and will take at least 2 days. It is suitable for experienced and self-confident tourists. From the top there are breathtaking views of the island, lively green and lifeless Martian valleys, which were burned out by eruptions. The volcano is quite active and constantly throws out clouds of smoke and ash.
- The Kerinci volcano . The largest volcano, 3800 m above sea level, is located in Indonesia on the island of Sumatra, in the national park. At its foot live the famous Sumatran tigers and Javan rhinoceroses. At the top of the crater is a high-altitude volcanic lake, which is considered to be the highest among the lakes of Southeast Asia.
- The volcano of Batur . A favorite of travelers who appreciate the beauty of Bali . Here tourists come specially to meet the dawn and admire the amazing amazing landscape of the beautiful island. The height of the volcano is only 1700 m, the climb is uncomplicated, accessible even to unprepared people. In addition to tourists, the Balinese themselves often climb the volcano. They believe that the gods live on the mountain, and before the beginning of the ascent they pray to them and perform rites and offerings.