Agung
Stratovolcano in Indonesia
Key Facts
Elevation
2,997 m (9,833 ft)
Type
Stratovolcano
Location
-8.343°, 115.508°
Region
Sunda Volcanic Arc
Total Eruptions
5
Max VEI
VEI 5
Rock Type
Andesite / Basaltic Andesite
Tectonic Setting
Subduction zone
Location
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Eruption Timeline
Most recent confirmed eruption
Historical eruption (estimated)
Historical eruption (estimated)
Historical eruption (estimated)
Historical eruption (estimated)
Overview
Symmetrical Agung stratovolcano, Bali's highest and most sacred mountain, towers over the eastern end of the island. The volcano, whose name means "Paramount," rises above the SE rim of the Batur caldera, and the northern and southern flanks extend to the coast. The summit area extends 1.
5 km E-W, with the high point on the W and a steep-walled 800-m-wide crater on the E. The Pawon cone is located low on the SE flank. Only a few eruptions dating back to the early 19th century have been recorded in historical time.
The 1963-64 eruption, one of the largest in the 20th century, produced voluminous ashfall along with devastating pyroclastic flows and lahars that caused extensive damage and many fatalities.
Volcanic Hazards & Risk Assessment
Primary Hazards
- Pyroclastic flows
- Lava flows
- Volcanic bombs and ballistics
- Lahars and mudflows
Risk Level
Geological Composition & Structure
Rock Types
Tectonic Setting
Age & Formation
Eruption Statistics & Analysis
| Metric | Value | Global Ranking | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Recorded Eruptions | 5 | Low | Moderately active volcano |
| Maximum VEI | VEI 5 | Major | Regional impact potential |
| Recent Activity | 4 years ago | Very Recent | Currently active |
Monitoring & Alert Status
Monitoring Networks
Current Status
Nearby Volcanoes in Sunda-Banda Volcanic Regions
Quick Info
- •Smithsonian ID: 264020
- •Evidence: Eruption Observed
- •Epoch: Holocene
About the Photo
Agung is located at the eastern end of the island of Bali. A 200-m-deep crater is located at the summit of the volcano, seen here from the Sakta River on the eastern flank. Eruptions have been recorded in historical time including an episode during 1963-64 that produced devastating pyroclastic flows and lahars.
Photo by Tom Pierson, 1989 (U.S. Geological Survey).
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Basic Information
This page shows basic data from the Smithsonian Global Volcanism Program. For more detailed information, visit the official Smithsonian page.