Sumbing
Stratovolcano in Indonesia
Key Facts
Elevation
2,507 m (8,225 ft)
Type
Stratovolcano
Location
-2.414°, 101.728°
Region
Sunda Volcanic Arc
Rock Type
Andesite / Basaltic Andesite
Tectonic Setting
Subduction zone
Location
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Overview
Smaller than its prominent namesake on Java, Sumatra's Sumbing volcano has a complicated summit region containing several crater remnants and a 180-m-long crater lake. Its only reported eruptions, in 1909 and 1921, produced moderate explosions. Hot springs occur at the SW foot of the volcano.
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 | Unknown | Low | Moderately active volcano |
| Maximum VEI | VEI Unknown | Minor | Local impact potential |
| Recent Activity | 105 years ago | Historical | Historically active |
Monitoring & Alert Status
Monitoring Networks
Current Status
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Quick Info
- •Smithsonian ID: 261180
- •Evidence: Eruption Observed
- •Epoch: Holocene
About the Photo
Sumbing volcano in Kerinci-Seblat National Park is seen here from the east. Sumatra's Sumbing volcano has a complicated summit region containing several crater remnants and a 180-m-long crater lake. Its two known historical eruptions, in 1909 and 1921, produced moderate explosions. Hot springs occur at the SW foot of the volcano.
Photo by Deb Martyr (Fauna & Flora International).
Authority Sources
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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.