About Malang Plain
Malang Plain is a maar(s) rising to 662 meters (2,172 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
Malang Plain is located in Indonesia, within the Sunda Volcanic Arc of the broader Sunda-Banda Volcanic Regions. Situated at 8.07° S, 112.73° E in the Southern Hemisphere, the volcano lies within a tropical climate zone. With a summit elevation of 662 meters above sea level, Malang Plain is a moderately sized peak that remains accessible to hikers and researchers for much of the year. The volcanic landform is characterized as a cluster, which describes the physical shape and structure of the volcanic edifice as observed from the surface.
GVP Reference Summary
A group of nine "small eruption" centers were mapped by van Bemelen (1937) as "subrecent or recent" within an area almost 40 km N-S on the Malang alluvial plain, west of Semeru and the Tengger Caldera. Some of these may be related to Tengger activity, but others have no clear connection to any specific eruption center and are situated on a distinct N-S zone of tectonic weakness. No other studies are known, and van Bemmelen (1937) provided no further descriptions that would indicate Holocene activity. Two of the locations appear to be eroded cones with craters, while others are small hills with no distinguishing volcanic features.
— Smithsonian Institution, Global Volcanism Program
0 Recorded Eruptions
No eruption records available for Malang Plain.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Malang Plain
Is Malang Plain an active volcano?+
Malang Plain 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 Malang Plain?+
Malang Plain has a summit elevation of 662 meters (2,172 feet) above sea level. At 662 meters, it is a relatively low-elevation volcano.
What type of volcano is Malang Plain?+
Malang Plain is classified as a Maar(s). Maar(s) volcanoes have distinct geological characteristics that set them apart from other volcanic types.
Where is Malang Plain located?+
Malang Plain is located in Indonesia, in the Sunda-Banda Volcanic Regions. More specifically, it lies within the Sunda Volcanic Arc. Its exact coordinates are -8.067° latitude, 112.733° longitude.
Is it safe to visit Malang Plain?+
Malang Plain 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.
