Mount Singgalang

Mount Singgalang (Gunung Singgalang in Indonesian) is a volcano in West Sumatra, Indonesia, about 10km to the southwest of the town of Bukittinggi. Its elevation is 2,877 m (9,439 ft). It is a twin volcano with Mount Tandikat, which is located to the south-south-west of Singgalang. However, only Tandikat has had historical volcanic activity. Bukittinggi and the smaller town of Padang Panjang are located towards the east of the mountain.

Singgalang
Singgalang in 2017 view from Bukittinggi city
Highest point
Elevation2,877 m (9,439 ft)
ListingUltra
Ribu
Coordinates0°23′24″S 100°19′51″E
Geography
LocationWest Sumatra, Indonesia
Parent rangeBarisan Mountains
Geology
Mountain typeStratovolcano
Last eruptionUnknown

There are two lakes at the summit named Dewi (Goddess) and Kumbang (Beetle).[1]

References

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


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