Mount Kembar

Pleistocene volcano in Sumatra, Indonesia From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Mount Kembar (Indonesian: Gunung Kembar, means: Twin Mountain) is a Pleistocene volcano, located in the northern Sumatra island, Indonesia. It contains a fumarole field, named Gayolesten. The volcanic complex is located in the junction of two geological fault systems and it is a shield volcano.

Elevation2,245 m (7,365 ft)
Coordinates3.850°N 97.664°E / 3.850; 97.664
LocationSumatra, Indonesia
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Kembar
Highest point
Elevation2,245 m (7,365 ft)
Coordinates3.850°N 97.664°E / 3.850; 97.664
Geography
LocationSumatra, Indonesia
Geology
Mountain typeShield volcano
Volcanic arcSunda Arc
Last eruptionpleistocene
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References

  • "Kembar". Global Volcanism Program. Smithsonian Institution.


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