Mount Sinabung

Mount Sinabung rises 2,460 meters above sea level, featuring steep slopes formed by layers of solidified lava, volcanic ash, and rock fragments.

The volcano remained dormant for four centuries until 2010, when it began a series of eruptions that caused widespread evacuations and regional disruptions.

The Karo people maintain traditional agricultural practices in the fertile volcanic soils surrounding Mount Sinabung, adapting their farming methods to volcanic activity.

Visitors must obtain permits from local authorities and check current volcanic activity reports before approaching designated observation points near Mount Sinabung.

Mount Sinabung produces regular pyroclastic flows that move at speeds exceeding 700 kilometers per hour down its slopes during eruption phases.

Location: North Sumatra

Elevation above the sea: 2,460 m

Made from material: andesite

GPS coordinates: 3.17095,98.39205

Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:29