Hulubelu

The Hulubelu volcano contains a 4-kilometer elliptical caldera with steep walls surrounding a floor positioned 700 meters above sea level.

The volcanic complex formed during multiple eruptions, with the most recent activity recorded in 1836, contributing to central cones and flank volcanoes.

Local Indonesian communities near Hulubelu utilize the fertile volcanic soil for agricultural activities, adapting their farming methods to the geological environment.

Visitors can observe multiple geological phenomena including solfataric areas, steam vents, mud volcanoes, and thermal springs throughout the volcanic region.

The thermal areas northeast of the caldera align parallel to the Great Sumatran fault, which extends across the entire island.

Elevation above the sea: 1,040 m

GPS coordinates: -5.35000,104.60000

Latest update: March 9, 2025 21:40