Mount Sibayak
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| Sibayak | |
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 Sibayak in 1987 |
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| Elevation | 2,212 m (7,257 ft) |
| Listing | Ribu |
| Location | |
| Location | Sumatra, Indonesia |
| Coordinates | 3°12′0″N 98°31′0″E / 3.2°N 98.516667°E |
| Geology | |
| Type | Stratovolcano |
| Last eruption | 1881 |
Mt. Sibayak (Indonesian:Gunung Sibayak) is a small stratovolcano overlooking the town of Berastagi in northern Sumatra, Indonesia. Although its last eruption was more than a century ago, geothermal activity in the form of steam vents and hot springs remains high on and around the volcano. The vents produce crystalline sulfur, which was mined on a small scale in the past. Seepage of sulfurous gases has also caused acidic discolouration of the small crater lake.
Sibayak is a term from the Karo Batak language referring to a founding community. It is relatively easy to climb and has been a tourist attraction since colonial times.
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[edit] References
- "Sibayak". Global Volcanism Program, Smithsonian Institution. http://www.volcano.si.edu/world/volcano.cfm?vnum=0601-07=.
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