About Sibualbuali
Sibualbuali is a stratovolcano rising to 1,819 meters (5,968 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
Sibualbuali is located in Indonesia, within the Sunda Volcanic Arc of the broader Sunda-Banda Volcanic Regions. Situated at 1.56° N, 99.25° E in the Northern Hemisphere, the volcano lies within a tropical climate zone. With a summit elevation of 1,819 meters above sea level, Sibualbuali is a moderately sized peak that remains accessible to hikers and researchers for much of the year. The volcanic landform is characterized as a composite, which describes the physical shape and structure of the volcanic edifice as observed from the surface.
GVP Reference Summary
Sibualbuali is an eroded Pleistocene stratovolcano with two solfatara fields on the eastern flank. Rhyolitic-dacitic lava domes erupted from fissure vents along the Toru-Asik fault to the S are late Pleistocene or possibly Holocene in age, and are considered part of the Sibualbuali volcanic center (Aspden et al., 1982).
— Smithsonian Institution, Global Volcanism Program
0 Recorded Eruptions
No eruption records available for Sibualbuali.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sibualbuali
Is Sibualbuali an active volcano?+
Sibualbuali 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 Sibualbuali?+
Sibualbuali has a summit elevation of 1,819 meters (5,968 feet) above sea level. At 1,819 meters, it is a moderately sized volcanic peak, roughly comparable to Mount Vesuvius (1,281m).
What type of volcano is Sibualbuali?+
Sibualbuali is classified as a Stratovolcano. Stratovolcanoes (also called composite volcanoes) are steep, conical volcanoes built up by many layers of hardened lava, tephra, and volcanic ash. They are among the most common and dangerous types, known for explosive eruptions.
Where is Sibualbuali located?+
Sibualbuali is located in Indonesia, in the Sunda-Banda Volcanic Regions. More specifically, it lies within the Sunda Volcanic Arc. Its exact coordinates are 1.556° latitude, 99.255° longitude.
Is it safe to visit Sibualbuali?+
Sibualbuali 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.
