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Tambora Volcano

By galih jati , in tambora , 0 Comments

The Crater Of Tambora

Tambora Volcano is an active volcano on the Sumbawa island, Indonesia. The Tambora eruption on 1815 was the biggest eruption since the human history. Global temperature anomaly happened after the eruption that gave disaster to the others part of the earth. 1816 was known as "Years without a summer", crop failed and animal died creating the worst food disaster in the 1800's.

Galihadventure on Tambora

Before the 1815 eruption, the summit of the volcano reached 4000m above the sea level. Now, the highest point of Tambora is 2850m ASL. It will need at least 3 days trekking for the climbing.

The Caldera of Tambora

The tour to Tambora can be combined with the Komodo Island. This east part of Indonesia is a worth place to visit. The cultures and atmospheres are very different compared to Java and Sumatra part.

Volcanoes of Indonesia

Volcanoes of Indonesia

Indonesia is positioned at the intersection of four tectonic plates, Australian, Philippine, Eurasia and Pacific. This situation make Indonesia become special territory that attract many volcano experts who are enthusiastic about volcano. Indonesia has more active volcanoes than any other country, and the place for some of the world's most famous volcanoes, Krakatau (Krakatoa), Tambora, and Merapi.

The number of active volcanoes = 129 Volcanoes
The number of volcanoes that erupted in 400 years = 70 Volcanoes
The threatened area = 16,670 km
The number of people who are threatened = 5 million people

List of Volcanoes in Indonesia

Sumatra

Pulau Weh, Seulawah Agam, Peuet Sague, Geureudong, Kembar, Sibayak, Sinabung, Toba, Imun, elatoba-Tarutung, Sibualbuali, Lubukraya, Sorik Marapi, Talakamau, Sarik-Gajah, Marapi, Tandikat, Talang, Kerinci, Hutapanjang, Sumbing, Kunyit, Pendan, Belirang-Berit, Bukit Daun, Kaba, Dempo, Patah, Bukit, Lumut Balai, Besar, Ranau, Sekincau Belirang, Suoh, Hulubelu, Rajabasa

Sulawesi

Una Una, Ambang, Soputan, Sempu, Tondano, Lokon-Empung, Mahawu, Klabat, Tongkoko

Sangihe Islands

Ruang, Karangetang, Banua Wuhu, Awu, Unnamed

Papua

Umsini

West Java

Krakatau, Danau, Karang, Pulosari, Kiaraberes-Gagak, Perbakti, Salak, Gede, Patuha, Wayang-Windu, Malabar, Tangkuban Parahu, Kendang, Papandayan, Kawah Kamojang, Guntur, Tampomas, Galunggung, Talagabodas, Karaha, Cereme

Central Java

Slamet, Dieng, Sundoro, Sumbing, Ungaran, Telomoyo, Merbabu, Merapi, Lawu, Wilis, Muria

East Java

Kelut, Kawi-Butak, Arjuno-Welirang, Penanggungan, Malang Plain, Semeru, Bromo, Lamongan, Lurus, Iyang-Argapura, Raung, Ijen, Baluran, Lusi mud volcano

Banda Sea

Emperor of China, Nieuwerkerk, Gunung Api, Wurlali, Teon, Nila, Serua, Manuk, Banda Api

Bali

Batur, Bratan, Agung

Lombok

Rinjani

Sumbawa

Tambora

Flores