About Amasing
Amasing is a stratovolcano(es) rising to 1,006 meters (3,301 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
Amasing is located in Indonesia, within the Halmahera Volcanic Arc of the broader Western Pacific Volcanic Regions. Situated at 0.52° S, 127.50° E in the Southern Hemisphere, the volcano lies within a tropical climate zone. With a summit elevation of 1,006 meters above sea level, Amasing 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
Bukit Amasing (Amasing Hill) is the largest and NW-most of a group of three small andesitic volcanoes along a NW-SE line on central Bacan Island, west of the southern tip of Halmahera. Two smaller volcanoes, Cakasuanggi and Dua Saudara, were constructed to the SE, north of the Sibela Mountains metamorphic complex. These mountains separate the Amasing group from another group of three andesitic volcanic features on SE Bacan Island. Although mapped as Holocene by Yasin (1980), work by Malaihollo (1993) found that the most recent volcanic material was Pleistocene.
— Smithsonian Institution, Global Volcanism Program
0 Recorded Eruptions
No eruption records available for Amasing.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Amasing
Is Amasing an active volcano?+
Amasing 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 Amasing?+
Amasing has a summit elevation of 1,006 meters (3,301 feet) above sea level. At 1,006 meters, it is a moderately sized volcanic peak, roughly comparable to Mount Vesuvius (1,281m).
What type of volcano is Amasing?+
Amasing is classified as a Stratovolcano(es). Stratovolcano(es) volcanoes have distinct geological characteristics that set them apart from other volcanic types.
Where is Amasing located?+
Amasing is located in Indonesia, in the Western Pacific Volcanic Regions. More specifically, it lies within the Halmahera Volcanic Arc. Its exact coordinates are -0.525° latitude, 127.496° longitude.
Is it safe to visit Amasing?+
Amasing 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.
