About Tigalalu
Tigalalu is a stratovolcano rising to 422 meters (1,385 feet) in Indonesia's Western Pacific Volcanic Regions. No historical eruptions have been recorded, though the volcano is classified based on geological evidence of past activity.
Geography & Climate
Tigalalu is located in Indonesia, within the Halmahera Volcanic Arc of the broader Western Pacific Volcanic Regions. Situated at 0.07° N, 127.42° E in the Northern Hemisphere, the volcano lies within a tropical climate zone. At just 422 meters above sea level, Tigalalu is a relatively low-elevation volcanic feature. Despite its modest height, it remains an active geological formation with the same underlying magmatic processes as its taller counterparts. 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
Gunung Tigalalu is located at the northern end of Kayoa Island, which straddles the equator and is the southernmost of a chain of volcanic islands off the western coast of Halmahera Island. This N-S-trending volcanic ridge at the north end of the island is partially flanked by coral limestones. Although it was mapped as Holocene (Apandi and Sudana, 1980), no eruptions have been reported or dated. Little work has been published about this island, but it is generally not considered part of the active Holocene arc.
— Smithsonian Institution, Global Volcanism Program
0 Recorded Eruptions
No eruption records available for Tigalalu.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tigalalu
Is Tigalalu an active volcano?+
Tigalalu 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 Tigalalu?+
Tigalalu has a summit elevation of 422 meters (1,385 feet) above sea level. At 422 meters, it is a relatively low-elevation volcano.
What type of volcano is Tigalalu?+
Tigalalu 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 Tigalalu located?+
Tigalalu is located in Indonesia, in the Western Pacific Volcanic Regions. More specifically, it lies within the Halmahera Volcanic Arc. Its exact coordinates are 0.070° latitude, 127.420° longitude.
Is it safe to visit Tigalalu?+
Tigalalu 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.
