Singu Plateau
Fissure vent(s) · 507m · Burma (Myanmar)
About Singu Plateau
Singu Plateau is a fissure vent(s) rising to 507 meters (1,663 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
Singu Plateau is located in Burma (Myanmar), within the Southeast Asia Volcanic Province of the broader Eastern Asia Volcanic Regions. Situated at 22.70° N, 95.98° E in the Northern Hemisphere, the volcano lies within a tropical climate zone. With a summit elevation of 507 meters above sea level, Singu Plateau 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
The Singu Plateau volcanic field, also known as Letha Taung, is a basaltic trachyandesite lava plateau in north-central Burma, N of the city of Mandalay. The lava flows originated from fissure vents and cover an area of about 62 km2. Though some previous catalogues indicated a Holocene age, Bertrand et al. (1998) provided 40K-40Ar ages of 0.25-0.31 Ma from five of the youngest flows at the southern border of the plateau.
— Smithsonian Institution, Global Volcanism Program
0 Recorded Eruptions
No eruption records available for Singu Plateau.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Singu Plateau
Is Singu Plateau an active volcano?+
Singu Plateau 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 Singu Plateau?+
Singu Plateau has a summit elevation of 507 meters (1,663 feet) above sea level. At 507 meters, it is a relatively low-elevation volcano.
What type of volcano is Singu Plateau?+
Singu Plateau is classified as a Fissure vent(s). Fissure vent(s) volcanoes have distinct geological characteristics that set them apart from other volcanic types.
Where is Singu Plateau located?+
Singu Plateau 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 22.700° latitude, 95.980° longitude.
Is it safe to visit Singu Plateau?+
Singu Plateau 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.
