Mount Sibayak

Mount Sibayak

Mount Sibayak is a stratovolcano overlooking the town of Berastagi in northern Sumatra, Indonesia. Although its last eruption was more than a century ago, geothermal activity in the form of steam vents and hot springs remains high on and around the volcano. The vents produce crystalline sulfur, which was mined on a small scale in the past. Seepage of sulfurous gases has also caused acidic discolouration of the small crater lake.

Details

Type
Stratovolcano
Listing
Ribu
Location
Sumatra, Indonesia
Other Name
Gunung Sibayak (Indonesian) Deleng Sibayak (Karo)
Elevation M
2181
Volcanic Arc
Sunda Arc
Last Eruption
1881