Mount Kunyit

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Mount Kunyit, Stratovolcano in Kerinci region, Jambi, Indonesia

Mount Kunyit rises 2,151 meters above sea level, featuring two distinct craters with the upper section containing a natural mountain lake.

The volcano's last recorded activity dates back to the Pleistocene epoch, making it a dormant geological formation in the Bukit Barisan mountain range.

Local residents of Talang Kemuning Village maintain traditional ceremonies near the mountain, which translates to Turmeric Mountain in Indonesian language.

Visitors need to obtain permits from the Kerinci district authorities and bring appropriate hiking equipment when planning to explore Mount Kunyit.

The mountain contains two separate crater formations at different elevations, with specific geological characteristics of layered volcanic rock and ash deposits.

Location: Jambi

Elevation above the sea: 2,151 m

GPS coordinates: -2.27417,101.48250

Latest update: March 7, 2025 07:10

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