About Bibinoi
Bibinoi is a stratovolcano(es) rising to 932 meters (3,058 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
Bibinoi is located in Indonesia, within the Halmahera Volcanic Arc of the broader Western Pacific Volcanic Regions. Situated at 0.76° S, 127.72° E in the Southern Hemisphere, the volcano lies within a tropical climate zone. With a summit elevation of 932 meters above sea level, Bibinoi 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 Bibinoi (Bibinoi Hill) is the largest and SE-most of a group of three andesitic volcanoes located along a NW-SE line on the SE part of Bacan Island, west of the southern tip of Halmahera. The smaller Songa and Lansa volcanoes straddle a narrow isthmus separating the SE-most peninsula from the Sibela Mountains metamorphic complex. The group lies along the same trend as the Amasing volcano group, located to the NW on the other side of the Sibela Mountains. 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 Bibinoi.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bibinoi
Is Bibinoi an active volcano?+
Bibinoi 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 Bibinoi?+
Bibinoi has a summit elevation of 932 meters (3,058 feet) above sea level. At 932 meters, it is a relatively low-elevation volcano.
What type of volcano is Bibinoi?+
Bibinoi is classified as a Stratovolcano(es). Stratovolcano(es) volcanoes have distinct geological characteristics that set them apart from other volcanic types.
Where is Bibinoi located?+
Bibinoi is located in Indonesia, in the Western Pacific Volcanic Regions. More specifically, it lies within the Halmahera Volcanic Arc. Its exact coordinates are -0.761° latitude, 127.725° longitude.
Is it safe to visit Bibinoi?+
Bibinoi 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.
