Suwoh

Suoh
Geothermic activity in the Suoh depression
Highest point
Elevation1,000 m (3,300 ft)[1]
Coordinates5°15′S 104°16′E / 5.25°S 104.27°E / -5.25; 104.27
Geography
Map
LocationSumatra, Indonesia
Parent rangeBukit Barisan
Geology
Mountain type(s)calderas, maars, lava domes
Last eruption24 May 2024

Suoh or Suwoh is an 8 × 16 km wide volcano-tectonic depression in the southern part of Sumatra, Indonesia. Historical maars and silicic lava domes are found along the Great Sumatran fault line. Phreatic eruptions have been recorded after both the major 1933 and 1994 Liwa earthquake.[1] It is located within the West Lampung Regency, Lampung Province.[2] The volcano erupted again in a similar fashion on 24 May 2024.[3]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "Suoh". Global Volcanism Program. Smithsonian Institution. Retrieved 2006-12-28.
  2. ^ "Mengungkap Misteri Danau Suoh, Lampung Barat".
  3. ^ OKTAVIA, VINA (2024-05-24). "Residents are prohibited from approaching the Mount Suoh eruption area because there are dangerous gases". kompas.id (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2024-05-24.