About Haut Dong Nai
Haut Dong Nai is a volcanic field rising to 1,000 meters (3,281 feet) in Vietnam's Eastern Asia Volcanic Regions. No historical eruptions have been recorded, though the volcano is classified based on geological evidence of past activity.
Geography & Climate
Haut Dong Nai is located in Vietnam, within the Southeast Asia Volcanic Province of the broader Eastern Asia Volcanic Regions. Situated at 11.62° N, 108.02° E in the Northern Hemisphere, the volcano lies within a tropical climate zone. With a summit elevation of 1,000 meters above sea level, Haut Dong Nai 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
Haut Dong Nai volcanic field, also known as the Djiring Plateau volcanic field, is an extensive lava field in south-central Vietnam NE of Ho Chi Minh city (Saigon). The 70 x 150 km area contains both extensively eroded and well-preserved features, with the younger landforms located to the east. Haut Dong Nai was considered to be late-Pleistocene or possibly Holocene in age (Whitford-Stark, 1987, pers. comm.).
— Smithsonian Institution, Global Volcanism Program
0 Recorded Eruptions
No eruption records available for Haut Dong Nai.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Haut Dong Nai
Is Haut Dong Nai an active volcano?+
Haut Dong Nai 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 Haut Dong Nai?+
Haut Dong Nai has a summit elevation of 1,000 meters (3,281 feet) above sea level. At 1,000 meters, it is a relatively low-elevation volcano.
What type of volcano is Haut Dong Nai?+
Haut Dong Nai is classified as a Volcanic field. Volcanic fields consist of clusters of small volcanic vents and cinder cones spread across a region. Rather than a single central vent, eruptions can occur at many points across the field.
Where is Haut Dong Nai located?+
Haut Dong Nai is located in Vietnam, in the Eastern Asia Volcanic Regions. More specifically, it lies within the Southeast Asia Volcanic Province. Its exact coordinates are 11.617° latitude, 108.017° longitude.
Is it safe to visit Haut Dong Nai?+
Haut Dong Nai can generally be visited, but as with any volcano, visitors should check local conditions and any advisory notices before traveling. Vietnam may have specific regulations for accessing volcanic areas. Guided tours are often the safest and most informative way to experience a volcano.
