Talakmau
Complex in Indonesia
Key Facts
Elevation
2,911 m (9,551 ft)
Type
Complex
Location
0.079°, 99.984°
Region
Sunda Volcanic Arc
Rock Type
Andesite / Basaltic Andesite
Tectonic Setting
Subduction zone
Location
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Overview
The Talakmau (also known as Talamau) volcano rises above the western coastal plain of Sumatra about 70 km NW of Marapi. The andesitic-dacitic complex was constructed along a NE-SW line, with the smaller peaks of Pasaman and Bukit Nilam to the SW. Three craters are aligned along the same trend across the summit area; the NE-most and highest crater is filled by a lava dome.
Reports of eruptions, including one with rumblings and "smoke" emission in 1937, are considered doubtful.
Volcanic Hazards & Risk Assessment
Primary Hazards
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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 | Unknown | Historical | Historically active |
Monitoring & Alert Status
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Current Status
Nearby Volcanoes in Sunda-Banda Volcanic Regions
Quick Info
- •Smithsonian ID: 261130
- •Evidence: Evidence Credible
- •Epoch: Holocene
About the Photo
Gunung Talakmau, seen here above the western coastal plain of Sumatra from the NE. The volcano was constructed along a NE-SW line and rises more than 700 m above Pasaman to the SW. The NE-most and highest of three craters at the summit of Talakmau (left center) is filled by a lava dome.
Anonymous, 1991.
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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.