Gunung Telagabodas, Stratovolcano in Garut, West Java, Indonesia.
Gunung Telagabodas is a stratovolcano in Garut, West Java, with its peak standing around 2,200 meters above sea level. The crater contains a sulfur-rich lake surrounded by steaming vents and hot springs that reveal ongoing volcanic activity at the summit.
The crater lake went through notable color changes during the early 1900s. These transformations were later followed by increased thermal and gas activity that showed the volcano's ongoing development.
Local people in Garut call the crater lake Telaga Bodas, which means White Lake in their language, named for its pale-colored waters. This name shows how the community has long observed and described this natural feature.
You reach this volcano through the villages of Sukamenak and Sukahurip in Wanaraja district, where off-road vehicles are needed for the final section. Bring sturdy shoes and be prepared for steep terrain and altitude changes along the way.
North of the main crater lies an extensive geothermal field filled with steam vents that spreads the volcanic activity across a wide area. This fumarole zone shows how heat and gases from deep below continue to escape at the surface.
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