Lower Chindwin
Volcanic field · 385m · Burma (Myanmar)
About Lower Chindwin
Lower Chindwin is a volcanic field rising to 385 meters (1,263 feet) in Burma (Myanmar)'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
Lower Chindwin is located in Burma (Myanmar), within the Southeast Asia Volcanic Province of the broader Eastern Asia Volcanic Regions. Situated at 22.28° N, 95.10° E in the Northern Hemisphere, the volcano lies within a tropical climate zone. At just 385 meters above sea level, Lower Chindwin 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 cluster, which describes the physical shape and structure of the volcanic edifice as observed from the surface.
GVP Reference Summary
The Lower Chindwin area contains seven or eight late-Pliocene and Pleistocene explosion craters. A lake-filled crater located at Songyuang is surrounded by olivine basaltic lava flows and pyroclastic material. This region along the lower Chindwin River also contains rhyolitic, dacitic, and andesitic rocks. Although some workers have made statements about the presence of Holocene or "sub-Recent" basalts, there is no clear morphological or dating evidence of such activity.
— Smithsonian Institution, Global Volcanism Program
0 Recorded Eruptions
No eruption records available for Lower Chindwin.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lower Chindwin
Is Lower Chindwin an active volcano?+
Lower Chindwin 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 Lower Chindwin?+
Lower Chindwin has a summit elevation of 385 meters (1,263 feet) above sea level. At 385 meters, it is a relatively low-elevation volcano.
What type of volcano is Lower Chindwin?+
Lower Chindwin 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 Lower Chindwin located?+
Lower Chindwin is located in Burma (Myanmar), in the Eastern Asia Volcanic Regions. More specifically, it lies within the Southeast Asia Volcanic Province. Its exact coordinates are 22.280° latitude, 95.100° longitude.
Is it safe to visit Lower Chindwin?+
Lower Chindwin can generally be visited, but as with any volcano, visitors should check local conditions and any advisory notices before traveling. Burma (Myanmar) may have specific regulations for accessing volcanic areas. Guided tours are often the safest and most informative way to experience a volcano.
