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Sumbing Volcano - John Seach
Sumatra, Indonesia
2.414 S, 101.728 E
summit elevation 2507 m
Stratovolcano
Note: A volcano with the same name is located in central Java, Indonesia.
Jambi is the largest city close to the volcano. The summit area has a complicated form with the remains of many craters. Solfatara, fumaroles and hotsprings are located on the west side of the volcano.
Crater A fills with water in the rainy season.
Crater B contains fumaroles and solfatara.
Crater C is covered with grass.
Crater D contains fumaroles and solfatara.
Sumbing Volcano Eruptions
1730 a summit eruption formed a lava dome.
The lava dome has been covered by vegetation since 1925.