About Imun
Imun is a lava cone rising to 1,503 meters (4,931 feet) in Indonesia's Sunda-Banda Volcanic Regions. No historical eruptions have been recorded, though the volcano is classified based on geological evidence of past activity.
Geography & Climate
Imun is located in Indonesia, within the Sunda Volcanic Arc of the broader Sunda-Banda Volcanic Regions. Situated at 2.16° N, 98.93° E in the Northern Hemisphere, the volcano lies within a tropical climate zone. With a summit elevation of 1,503 meters above sea level, Imun is a moderately sized peak that remains accessible to hikers and researchers for much of the year. The volcanic landform is characterized as a minor, which describes the physical shape and structure of the volcanic edifice as observed from the surface.
GVP Reference Summary
Imun is a single small dacitic and/or rhyolitic cone south of Lake Toba with a youthful, undissected morphology. It is surrounded by and sits over Toba tuffs, and is considered to be of late-Pleistocene/Holocene age (Aldiss et al., 1983; Ryberg et al., 2016). Nukman and Moeck (2013, reproduced in Niasari, 2015) mapped it as Pleistocene. Imun lies along the Sumatra Fault, and magmatic processes in this region appear to be related to activity on this fault (Muksin et al., 2013).
— Smithsonian Institution, Global Volcanism Program
0 Recorded Eruptions
No eruption records available for Imun.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Imun
Is Imun an active volcano?+
Imun is not currently classified as active. Its activity evidence is listed as "unknown." No recorded eruptions have been documented. However, no volcano is ever considered permanently extinct.
How high is Imun?+
Imun has a summit elevation of 1,503 meters (4,931 feet) above sea level. At 1,503 meters, it is a moderately sized volcanic peak, roughly comparable to Mount Vesuvius (1,281m).
What type of volcano is Imun?+
Imun is classified as a Lava cone. Lava cone volcanoes have distinct geological characteristics that set them apart from other volcanic types.
Where is Imun located?+
Imun is located in Indonesia, in the Sunda-Banda Volcanic Regions. More specifically, it lies within the Sunda Volcanic Arc. Its exact coordinates are 2.156° latitude, 98.934° longitude.
Is it safe to visit Imun?+
Imun can generally be visited, but as with any volcano, visitors should check local conditions and any advisory notices before traveling. Indonesia may have specific regulations for accessing volcanic areas. Guided tours are often the safest and most informative way to experience a volcano.
