About Gede
Gede is a unknown rising to 595 meters (1,952 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
Gede is located in Indonesia, within the Sunda Volcanic Arc of the broader Sunda-Banda Volcanic Regions. Situated at 5.93° S, 106.07° E in the Southern Hemisphere, the volcano lies within a tropical climate zone. With a summit elevation of 595 meters above sea level, Gede is a moderately sized peak that remains accessible to hikers and researchers for much of the year.
GVP Reference Summary
Gede volcano on the NW tip of Java is of Quaternary age and is located about 280 km from the trench (van Bemmelen 1949b). The Gede Salak volcanic complex consists of pyroclastic flows on its western flanks and lava flows on its eastern flanks (Kurniawan et al., 2011). Mt. Gede is also surrounded by Plio-Quaternary tuffs (Banten Tuffs) ranging from 0.07 to 0.1 Ma in age (Pramumijoyo and Sebrier, 1991). Kurniawan et al. (2011) suggest that these Tuffs came from the calderas of the nearby Rawa Dano volcanic complex but gravity anomalies in the region suggest that neither Gede nor its nearby volcanoes could have been responsible for these ignimbrites and instead suggest a pre-existing caldera in the Sunda Straight was responsible (Nishimura et al., 1986).
— Smithsonian Institution, Global Volcanism Program
0 Recorded Eruptions
No eruption records available for Gede.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gede
Is Gede an active volcano?+
Gede 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 Gede?+
Gede has a summit elevation of 595 meters (1,952 feet) above sea level. At 595 meters, it is a relatively low-elevation volcano.
What type of volcano is Gede?+
Gede is classified as a Unknown. Unknown volcanoes have distinct geological characteristics that set them apart from other volcanic types.
Where is Gede located?+
Gede is located in Indonesia, in the Sunda-Banda Volcanic Regions. More specifically, it lies within the Sunda Volcanic Arc. Its exact coordinates are -5.930° latitude, 106.070° longitude.
Is it safe to visit Gede?+
Gede 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.
