About Lumut, Bukit
Lumut, Bukit is a stratovolcano rising to 1,738 meters (5,702 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
Lumut, Bukit is located in Indonesia, within the Sunda Volcanic Arc of the broader Sunda-Banda Volcanic Regions. Situated at 3.22° S, 102.20° E in the Southern Hemisphere, the volcano lies within a tropical climate zone. With a summit elevation of 1,738 meters above sea level, Lumut, Bukit 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
Located in south-central Sumatra overlooking the Semalako Plain, Bukit Lumut has a 2.1-km-diameter crater open to the north. It was mapped by Budiardjo et al. (2001) as the Pleistocene 0.893 Ma Lumut Andesite. Two small hills within that unit, one of which is name Bukit Pabus, consist of the slightly older Pabus Tuff (0.895 Ma). The Hululais volcano and geothermal are lies immediately to the SE.
— Smithsonian Institution, Global Volcanism Program
0 Recorded Eruptions
No eruption records available for Lumut, Bukit.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lumut, Bukit
Is Lumut, Bukit an active volcano?+
Lumut, Bukit 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 Lumut, Bukit?+
Lumut, Bukit has a summit elevation of 1,738 meters (5,702 feet) above sea level. At 1,738 meters, it is a moderately sized volcanic peak, roughly comparable to Mount Vesuvius (1,281m).
What type of volcano is Lumut, Bukit?+
Lumut, Bukit 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 Lumut, Bukit located?+
Lumut, Bukit is located in Indonesia, in the Sunda-Banda Volcanic Regions. More specifically, it lies within the Sunda Volcanic Arc. Its exact coordinates are -3.224° latitude, 102.205° longitude.
Is it safe to visit Lumut, Bukit?+
Lumut, Bukit 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.
